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Tobacco pouch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown leather tobacco pouch with rectangular shape and rounded edges. A flap covers the top, secured by an oval gold clasp. A gold chain connects the pouch to a series of four stacked, rectangular gold pieces with engraved designs. The top piece is a rounded cylinder with swirling patterns. The background is gray. The item is titled "Tobacco pouch" and attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Gold embossed leather mounted with ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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