Ojime, Kiseru-zutsu - Antler - Warrior - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

A beautiful tubular pipe case. It is carved from staghorn and is decorated with the image of a man (warrior, samurai?). It has a red/orange-coloured ojime.

This is an eye-catching piece for a collector or an unusual item for your cigar/smoking room or study.  it will accommodate a cigar (30RG) or smoking pipe  (opening: 19mm x 14mm)

Provenance: from an inro/tobacco collection.

OBJECT:  Kiseru-zutsu, Ojime
TECHNIQUE: Carved
MATERIAL: Antler
PERIOD: Meiji period (1868-1912)
REGION/ COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Japan
THEME/ DEPICTION: Warrior
CONDITION: Very good condition, see description
DIMENSIONS: 20×4×2 cm
Mouth Opening: 19mm x 14mm

Condition:  Good condition, used with some signs of wear,  before purchasing, please refer to the images for exact condition of the item.