Tobacco Pouch and Pipe with Netsuke of Freshwater Pearl in Gold Mount

Japan

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The freshwater pearl of the netsuke is embedded in a fine gold mount depicting waves. The waves are executed in great detail with dramatic curves and round water drops. Its valuable materials make this tobacco pouch and netsuke the ultimate luxury accessory.

Tobacco Pouch and Pipe with Netsuke of Freshwater Pearl in Gold Mount, Pouch: Dutch embossed leather with silver foil, and color Clasp: gold, shakudō and shibuichi Ojime: gold Netsuke: freshwater pearl and gold Pipe: metal Pipe case: Dutch embossed leather with silver foils, and color, Japan

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Tobacco Pouch and Pipe with Netsuke of Freshwater Pearl in Gold Mount, Pouch: Dutch embossed leather with silver foil, and color Clasp: gold, shakudō and shibuichi Ojime: gold Netsuke: freshwater pearl and gold Pipe: metal Pipe case: Dutch embossed leather with silver foils, and color, Japan
Tobacco Pouch and Pipe with Netsuke of Freshwater Pearl in Gold Mount, Pouch: Dutch embossed leather with silver foil, and color Clasp: gold, shakudō and shibuichi Ojime: gold Netsuke: freshwater pearl and gold Pipe: metal Pipe case: Dutch embossed leather with silver foils, and color, Japan
Tobacco Pouch and Pipe with Netsuke of Freshwater Pearl in Gold Mount, Pouch: Dutch embossed leather with silver foil, and color Clasp: gold, shakudō and shibuichi Ojime: gold Netsuke: freshwater pearl and gold Pipe: metal Pipe case: Dutch embossed leather with silver foils, and color, Japan
Tobacco Pouch and Pipe with Netsuke of Freshwater Pearl in Gold Mount, Pouch: Dutch embossed leather with silver foil, and color Clasp: gold, shakudō and shibuichi Ojime: gold Netsuke: freshwater pearl and gold Pipe: metal Pipe case: Dutch embossed leather with silver foils, and color, Japan
Tobacco Pouch and Pipe with Netsuke of Freshwater Pearl in Gold Mount, Pouch: Dutch embossed leather with silver foil, and color Clasp: gold, shakudō and shibuichi Ojime: gold Netsuke: freshwater pearl and gold Pipe: metal Pipe case: Dutch embossed leather with silver foils, and color, Japan
Tobacco Pouch and Pipe with Netsuke of Freshwater Pearl in Gold Mount, Pouch: Dutch embossed leather with silver foil, and color Clasp: gold, shakudō and shibuichi Ojime: gold Netsuke: freshwater pearl and gold Pipe: metal Pipe case: Dutch embossed leather with silver foils, and color, Japan
Tobacco Pouch and Pipe with Netsuke of Freshwater Pearl in Gold Mount, Pouch: Dutch embossed leather with silver foil, and color Clasp: gold, shakudō and shibuichi Ojime: gold Netsuke: freshwater pearl and gold Pipe: metal Pipe case: Dutch embossed leather with silver foils, and color, Japan

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