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Tobacco Tray, Tabako-Bon

About 1979 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tobacco tray (tobako-bon)
Of dark wood with prominent grain. A curved area is cut from the bottom of two opposite sides. The handle, of bamboo lacquered inside, rises from the other two sides, to each of which it is attached by two metal rivets.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood with bamboo handle, metal rivets.
Brief description
Japan, MODERN CRAFTS, TEA CEREMONY
Physical description
Tobacco tray (tobako-bon)
Of dark wood with prominent grain. A curved area is cut from the bottom of two opposite sides. The handle, of bamboo lacquered inside, rises from the other two sides, to each of which it is attached by two metal rivets.
Dimensions
  • Depth: 19.4cm
  • Height: 21.0cm
  • Width: 19.4cm
Style
Bibliographic reference
Japan Style.
Collection
Accession number
FE.47:28-1981

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Record createdFebruary 12, 2000
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