Tobacco Pouch and Pipe with Netsuke of Freshwater Pearl in Gold Mount

The image depicts a tobacco pouch and pipe with a netsuke. The pouch is square-shaped and made of brown material with a design. A gold clasp is attached to the top; the clasp features a man sitting at a desk. A black cord with a white and gold-colored bead is attached to the clasp. Above the pouch is a cylindrical object with a design; it appears to be made of metal and has a small black piece on one end. A gold mount encases a white pearl; the pearl and mount are oval-shaped and serve as a netsuke. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date: 18th century
Medium: Pouch: Dutch embossed leather with silver foil, and color Clasp: gold, shakudō and shibuichi Ojime: gold Netsuke: freshwater pearl and gold Pipe: metal Pipe case: Dutch embossed leather with silver foils, and color
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 450 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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