Tabakobon (Tobacco tray)

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Tobacco and Salt Museum
Sumida, Japan

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.

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Title: Tabakobon (Tobacco tray)
Creator: unknown
Date: Unknown
Physical Dimensions: w38 x h9.4 x d18.1 cm (Complete)
Type: Craft
External Link: http://www.jti.co.jp/Culture/museum/index.html

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