Antique Japanese Rosewood Tobako Bon or "Tobacco Smoking Set" Box

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Rare antique Japanese rosewood tobako-bon used to store tobacco and smoking accesories. Designed with 3 configurable main compartments featuring slide … Read more Rare antique Japanese rosewood tobako-bon used to store tobacco and smoking accesories. Designed with 3 configurable main compartments featuring slide out partitions and a reticulated long compartment in the front. Two small drawers finish off the bottom and a pinned rotating handle on top. The piece exhibits the highest quality workmanship with a dovetailed case, dovetailed drawers, and an overall attention-to-detail seen only on the finest pieces. Tobako-bons first came into use in the 17th century and were often of the highest quality and beautifully decorated to display one's wealth and status.
Early 20th century and in very good condition. Complete with blue & white hand painted Arita porcelain cup.
Acquired from a collector of antiques who has amassed such over the last 40 years.
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.
Dimensions: Main case is 8 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 5" tall. 8" tall with handle up.

Excellent condition. Hand-crafted initially which suggests a slight degree of wear that corresponds to its vintage age and meets all the standards of the collectible furniture of the period. This is often treasured by collectors of smoking memorabilia See less