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Tobacco Pouch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black pouch resembling a fish head with a large eye; braided cord wrapped around top; white bead with a black circle and two star-shaped metal pieces above; decorative metal piece between white bead and pouch. "Tobacco Pouch" by Inlaid on white bead are two stars with metal inlays and a black circle. The pouch itself appears to be made of carved wood or stone with a textured surface. A braided cord is wrapped around the top of the pouch, which is connected to the white bead by a decorative metal piece. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
1850–80
Medium:
Lacquer
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
464 × 624 px
Museum record:
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