♡ A COLLECTION OF JAPANESE SMOKING IMPLEMENTS EARLY 20TH CENTURY The first a dark rattan kiseruzutsu (pipe case) with pipe and burlwood tonkotsu (tobacco pouch); the second a caramel rattan kiseruzutsu with gold highlight and pipe and natural burlwood tonkotsu; the third a rattan kiseruzutsu with impressive wooden tonkotsu in the shape of natural looking toad; the fourth a pipe case in carved wood with calligraphy highlights and a burl tonkotsu. The largest 27cm long PROVENANCE: A Private Collection of Inro and Japanese accessories. Estimate $1,200-1,800 Condition: Overall condition good, consistent with age and use. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
♡ A COLLECTION OF JAPANESE SMOKING IMPLEMENTS EARLY 20TH CENTURY The first a dark rattan kiseruzutsu (pipe case) with pipe and burlwood tonkotsu (tobacco pouch); the second a caramel rattan kiseruzutsu with gold highlight and pipe and natural burlwood tonkotsu; the third a rattan kiseruzutsu with impressive wooden tonkotsu in the shape of natural looking toad; the fourth a pipe case in carved wood with calligraphy highlights and a burl tonkotsu. The largest 27cm long PROVENANCE: A Private Collection of Inro and Japanese accessories. Estimate $1,200-1,800 Condition: Overall condition good, consistent with age and use. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
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