A Japanese embroidered silk tobacco Tabako-ire pouch, Meiji period, 1868-1912
Asian Art
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 5 628
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About this Item
A Japanese embroidered silk tobacco Tabako-ire pouch, Meiji period, 1868-1912
the bright multi-hued pouch stitched with a fierce dragon amongst clouds chasing a flaming pearl, with Mount Fuji visible to the inside, the front applied with a silver dragon and flaming pearl kanamono, the handle with a double row of six interlocking silver chains with a silver clasp moulded with a dragon, the kagamibuta netsuke with ivory bowl enclosing a plaque depicting a dragon contesting a flaming pearl, the pouch 14,1 by 9,1cm
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Provenance
Property of an Oriental Collector.
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