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Up for sale is a vintage Japanese 2-piece traditional smoking set, featuring a classic long-stemmed kiseru pipe and a companion hand-decorated lacquer storage container.
Set Details:
1. Traditional Kiseru Pipe:
Features a small metal/brass bowl, a wood stem, and a metal/brass mouthpiece.
Classic slim design used traditionally for finely shredded Japanese tobacco (kizami).
2. Crane Lacquer Container (Tabako-ire / Box):
Round wooden container with a rich dark reddish-brown lacquered finish.
Adorned with gold crane (tsuru) and pine needle motifs on the lid.
Dark lacquered interior.
Condition Details:
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the condition report:
Pipe: Good vintage condition with light surface wear and natural age-appropriate patina/tarnish on the brass/metal ends.
Lacquer Box: Shows noticeable lacquer flaking, peeling, and loss on the lid, rim, and bottom surface due to age
