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Tobacco pouch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue tobacco pouch with a floral pattern and a brown braided cord. The cord has a silver bead near the pouch and is attached to a small, round, bronze-colored metal container with perforations. The pouch is shaped like a teardrop with a flared top and two small loops on either side. The metal container has a small loop at the top and two small protrusions on either side. The background is light grey. Title: Tobacco pouch. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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