NEW JAPANESE LACQUER TOBACCO SMOKING PIPE Iris 6.1inch TSUGE #40841

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Hana-Shoubu "Iris" Description This superior series full of traditional beauty was collaborated by Tsuge and lacquer craft workshop Aizu Nunobun. The series was made to pay their respect to the works by Namiki, created by the request of Dunhill in 1929.The lacquer work artists of Kokkokai applied lacquer(maki-e) on those works such as fountain pens,fog watches, and smoking goods. Deep black color is applied even to the bamboo stem shank and brings a sense of unity to the pipe. The maki-e artist Shigeo Komatsu painted plants which represent the four seasons of Japan on the bowl.“Geisho-Ui,”a masterpiece of iris bred by Sadatomo Matsudaira In the 19th century is described on the pipe. Iris was a widely used design for various items including kimono and small goods in the Edo era as it means“winning.” Size: 6.1inch x 1.8inchColor: Japanese Black LacquerType: billiardsMaterial: Brier,Bamboo,Black Lacquer & EboniteCondition: New & Machine made *List of Our Products : ! Payment We only Accept PayPal. Please pay within 7 days after the close of the auction. The item will be shipped within 5 business day after the payment is received. If payment can't be confirmed within 4 days after the close of the auction, a reminder will be sent to you. Shipping We only ship to PayPal registered address.Service: Japan Post (EMS, Registered Mail) read more

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