{"product_id":"curio_other_second-hand-article_fynd-0003835","title":"Smoking pipe (kisel), smoking pipe holder, crowbar (kamasu) 3P set \/ Meiji-early Showa period \/ Brass \/ Japan \/ Rau smoking pipe, magewappa, old tools, traditional crafts, retro \/ [Antiques]","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 tube 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 that condenses 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 product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e[About confirmation at physical store]\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can see the actual product at our physical store in Meito Ward, Nagoya City. Please be sure to check out the textures and colors in-store, which are difficult to convey through online images and descriptions. *Depending on the status of business negotiations at the store, there may be cases where the display is temporarily unavailable. We recommend that you contact us in advance of your visit.\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\/smoking-pipe-kisel-smoking-pipe-holder-crowbar-kamasu-3p-set-meiji-early-showa-period-brass-japan-rau-smoking-pipe-magewappa-old-tools-traditional-crafts-retro-antiques","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"}