Japanese Smoking Implements Collection

A collection of Japanese smoking implements, early 20th century, the first a dark rattan kiseruzutsu (pipe case) with pipe and burlwood tonkotsu (tobacco pouch), the second a caramel rattan kiseruzutsu with gold highlight and pipe and natural burlwood tonkotsu, the third a rattan kiseruzutsu with impressive wooden tonkotsu in the shape of natural looking toad, the fourth a pipe case in carved wood with calligraphy highlights and a burl tonkotsu, the largest 27 cm long. Provenance: A private collection of Inro and Japanese accessories.