A tobacco tray gorgeously decorated with mother-of pearl. It was used in Shimabara in Kyoto. Shimabara was a courtesans' district in the Edo period. The kiseru (Japanese pipe) is also inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Details
Title: Tabakobon (Tobacco tray)
Creator: unknown
Date: Unknown
Physical Dimensions: w38 x h9.4 x d18.1 cm (Complete)