Japanese Meiji Lacquered Wood Tabako-bon Smoker's Hibachi with Kiseru
$350.00
Japanese Meiji period rectangular form wood three-drawer tabako-bon smoker’s hibachi decorated in gold with the “three friends of the garden” (pine, prunus, and bamboo) on a black lacquered ground. A recessed square brazier with a domed metal pierced lid and a smaller rectangular lidded ash container are on top. Hinged metal carrying handle. Both the front and back have shaped pipe holders. A drawer filled with assorted kiseru is included. 19th century. 14 1/4” long x 6 7/8” wide x 6 7/8” height of case (10 7/8” to top of handle). Very good overall condition with minor losses to the black lacquer background and typical wear from use. Green Valley, Arizona collection. Purchased in Japan in the 1970s.
