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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
Museum record:
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