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Tobacco Set

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cylindrical object and a pouch. The cylindrical object is on the left, approximately 3 times taller than wide, made of dark material with a rounded top and bottom. The object has a light-colored band around its middle and features carved designs. The top is dark with a white design resembling a person with outstretched arms. The bottom is dark with a carved design of intertwining leaves and stems. The pouch is on the right, rectangular with rounded edges and a textured surface. The pouch has a flap covering the top with a carved design on top of the flap and a cord threaded through the top. The cord has a large round metal piece with a carved leaf design on the end. The background of the image is light-colored and featureless. This appears to be a "Tobacco Set" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood, leather, ivory and silver gilt
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
497 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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