Anonymous

Edo / Meiji period 19/20th century

1800-1912

Pipe case

A lacquered kiseruzutsu pipe case decorated with black peony flowers and leaves on a mustard yellow ground. A solid silver articulated collar is attached to the neck for a cord to be attached. This would then be linked to a tobacco pouch.   

During the Edo period, Monks and Samurai smoked tobacco, they would often carry a kiseru in a special case called a kiseruzutsu. These objects were considered status symbols and would have been carried so that others could see them. Tobacco was an expensive import, which was considered and luxury for the rich.  

Size 260mm x 28mm

Unsigned