{"product_id":"curio_other_second-hand-article_fynd-0003835","title":"[Antiques] 3-piece set of smoking pipes (kisel), smoking pipe holder, and crowbar (kamasu) \/ Meiji-Early Showa era (estimated) \/ Brass \/ Japan \/ Rayu smoking pipe, Magewappa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 3-piece set includes a Rayu smoking pipe with a brass goose neck and mouthpiece connected with a bamboo Rayu, a cigarette case made of lacquered bent wappa, and a smoke pipe holder made of bamboo. Estimated to have been made between the Meiji and early Showa periods, the bamboo has turned a deep brown color, the brass has a patina, and the lacquer skin is engraved with annual growth rings. A netsuke ball tied to a cigarette case quietly conveys the warmth of life in the past, carried around the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Rau smoke pipe is a type of smoke pipe that uses thin bamboo (Rau bamboo) as a pipe between a gooseneck and a mouthpiece made of metal such as brass or silver, and is a daily smoking device that was widely used from the Edo period to the Meiji and Taisho periods. The gooseneck of this item is small and bowl-shaped, and the dark metal shine remains at the joint with the bamboo tube. The cigarette case is a small oval box made using the magewappa technique, which is made by bending thin pieces of wood.The whole thing is covered with reddish-brown lacquer, and the joint between the lids has some peeling over time, which is also a testament to the time this item has lived through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you put all three pieces together in a display shelf or in a corner of your study, you will create the atmosphere of a small museum condensing Japan's smoking pipe culture. In modern times, cigarette cases with netsuke balls can also be used as accessory cases or medicine cases. It also makes a profound choice as a gift for those who are interested in antiques, folk utensils, and Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInterior coordination proposal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Japanese modern]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen combined with black or dark brown fixtures and placed in a low display cabinet or alcove, the aged bamboo and lacquer will bring a tranquil, Japanese atmosphere to the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Industrial]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen placed casually on a shelf made of rusted iron or old wood, the patina of brass and brown of bamboo create a feast of textures, highlighting its presence as an oriental vintage item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout quality and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this is a reused product, there is some signs of use compared to a new product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be some color unevenness due to repair marks or aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be slight scratches or scuff marks due to use, but this does not affect use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be slight differences in color tone between the photo and the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"アンティーク・リユースセレクトショップ Fynd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52115863699737,"sku":"FYND-0003835","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/7106\/8953\/files\/FYND-0003835_10__result.webp?v=1775204341","url":"https:\/\/fynd-jp.com\/en\/products\/antiques-3-piece-set-of-smoking-pipes-kisel-smoking-pipe-holder-and-crowbar-kamasu-meiji-early-showa-era-estimated-brass-japan-rayu-smoking-pipe-magewappa","provider":"アンティーク・リユースセレクトショップ Fynd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}