Japanese Tobacco Stand (Tabako-bon) – Meiji Period (1868–1912) Material - Poplar and naturally patinated ironwork creates

and naturally patinated ironwork creates a characterful appearance that reflects the craftsmanship of rural western India

making the condition of this example especially notable

Features: Long narrow form

towards the end of Qing dynasty (1644 €“ 1911)

while the wide

Japanese Tobacco Stand (Tabako-bon) – Meiji Period (1868–1912) Material - Poplar and naturally patinated ironwork createsThis late Meiji period Japanese tabako bon (smoking cabinet) is crafted from beautifully figured burr zelkova (keyaki) with finely hand forged white metal mounts. These elaborate smoking stands were a mark of refinement in Japanese homes, where they were used to present tobacco and smoking accessories to guests as an important gesture of hospitality. The upper section is fitted with its original copper ash receptacle or charcoal brazier, complete with