Traditional Japanese case - Antique Tabaco Ire (Kiseru-02)

Description: Welcome to Samurai Gift, official antique shop of Samurai Museum in Tokyo. About usSamurai Museum has been dealing with antique Japanese swords and other antique items once used by Samurai since 2016 and started to sell items on eBay in 2019. We have shipped more than 400 antique items (Japanese swords, sword fitting and other antiques) to many countries from our museum shop. Traditional Japanese case - Antique Tabaco Ire (Kiseru-02) NOT INCLUDED: Kiseru (Japanese smoking pipe) Material: shell, wood Description This item is a Tabaco Ire (たばこ入れ). Tabaco Ire is a container to store chopped tobacco. It was considered elegant to wrap chopped tobacco in a white paper in the early Edo period. But people who were engaged in outdoor works tied it to a handmade purse and hung it on their waist. In addition, some people remodeled and used the Douran (胴乱, a case to store valuables or gunpowder). This way, Tabaco Ire gradually spread among ordinary people and reached the upper class. Various types of Tabaco Ires were made; Sage-Tabaco Ire (提げたばこ入れ, hang from the waist) and Kaichu-Tabaco Ire (懐中たばこ入れ, put inside of Kimono) are the typical styles. It is said the latter type was appreciated, especially Samurais and ladies. Some Tabaco Ires are made of hard materials such as wood, metal, horns, fangs, shells, and ceramics, and they are called Tonkotsu Tabaco Ire (とんこつたばこ入れ). According to a theory, outdoor workers initially used it in agriculture, forestry, or hunting. They carried Tonkotsu to protect chopped tobaccos from rain or humidity. As they attached importance to its practicality, the appearance of Tonkotsu was not fashionable. With time, townspeople started using this style’s Tabaco Ire, and decorative Tonkostsus were produced. We think this Tabaco Ire is one of those Tonkotsus that was made in this trend. In this item, the Tabako Ire (shell part) is tied with a hollow tubular container. We think it is a component to store a Kiseru (きせる/煙管). Kiseru is a type of smoking equipment for chopped tobacco, and it looks similar to a pipe. Before cigarettes became the primary current in Japan, it was the most common smoking method. It consists of the following parts: Gankubi (雁首), Rau/Rao (羅宇), and Suikuchi (吸口). There is a Hizara (火皿) at the tip of Gankubi. Hizara is the part where you put the chopped tobacco and ignite it. Gankubi is the head part of a Kiseru, excluding Hizara. Rau (also called Rao) is a tube through which cigarette smoke passes. Suikuchi is a mouthpiece. Gankubi, Hizara, and Suikuchi are usually made of metal to give durability. However, Rau/Rao part is often made from bamboo, and ebony was sometimes used for luxury Kiserus. On the other hand, there are also Kiserus made from metal. Gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, and zinc were used. *As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition. Terms ConditionPlease note that your use of e-bay is governed by the following terms. These Terms are between you and Samurai Museum and govern our respective rights and obligations. You are responsible for paying all customs fees and your local taxes. Please check your domestic law before making any bidding or purchase. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to buy Japanese swords. Samurai Museum will not be responsible if one harms others or hurts oneself by misusing the items he or she purchased from us. Samurai Gift is not responsible for any lost package that is incorrectly addressed due to customer error. We make our shipping labels based on the information a customer provides, therefore in case you enter an incorrect or incomplete address and your package is lost, Samurai Gift Shop is not responsible. If you enter your address incorrectly, you are bound to inform us immediately (within 24 hours of your order) Shipping Delivery After confirming full payment from you, we will ship your item. We ship via EMS, international shipping carrier based in Japan. It will normally take 5-14 days for the item to arrive at your given address after we dispatch it. We will inform your tracking number via eBay. Time of delivery is estimated as accurately as possible by the carrier but does not take into account any delays beyond our control such as by inclement weather, post office holiday seasons. *Please keep in mind that due to the pandemic in the world, there are delays in shipping to many countries as most of the airlines are reducing the number of flights from Japan. If you like to know the detail about shipping, please ask us first before making a purchase. Payment MethodWe accept payment through PayPal or Google Pay or credit card. Payment needs to be completed within 72 hours of your purchase. If the payment is not made by the buyer for 4 days without contacting us, we will reach eBay to relist the item. Shipping from Tokyo Japan Thank you for checking our item.Copyright © 2023 Samurai Museum. All rights reserved.

Price: 277 USD

Location: Shinjuku

End Time: 2025-01-28T03:46:13.000Z

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