Japanese Tobacco Stand (Tabako-bon) – Meiji Period (1868–1912) Material - Poplar towards the end of Qing

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

Circa 100 yrs old

making the condition of this example especially notable

61 x 38 x 76 (w x d x h cms)

Japanese Tobacco Stand (Tabako-bon) – Meiji Period (1868–1912) Material - Poplar towards the end of QingThis 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