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Unknown Maker, Japanese

pipe case

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Japanese

Culture

Japanese

Title

pipe case

Year

1800s

Medium

  • brass (alloy),
  • wood,
  • ivory,
  • pearl,
  • coral

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • brass (alloy),
  • wood,
  • ivory,
  • pearl,
  • coral

Materials

coral, pearl, wood, ivory, brass (alloy)

Geography

Origin: Japan

Dimensions

19.7 cm (7 3/4 inches) (length) pipe

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signature: Signed on pearl inlay.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Lyra Brown Nickerson

Object Number

16.568

Type

  • Metalwork

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Unknown Maker, Japanese
pipe case, 1800s
brass (alloy); wood; ivory; pearl; coral
19.7 cm (7 3/4 inches) (length) pipe
Bequest of Lyra Brown Nickerson 16.568

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