Photo of collection object Tobacco Box, Pipe, and Pipe Holder — Ainu. Tobacco Box, Pipe, and Pipe Holder, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, metal, 3 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. (9.2 x 54 cm). Gift of Herman Stutzer, 12.658. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Tobacco Box, Pipe, and Pipe Holder

late 19th-early 20th century

Ainu

Asian Art

Tobacco was imported from Japan in exchange for marine products and furs. Among other imported goods were rice wine (sake) and rice.

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Ainu
Classification: Smoking/Drugs
Formatted Medium: Wood, metal
Medium: wood, metal
Locations: Place made: Northern region, Japan
Dimensions: 3 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. (9.2 x 54 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 12.658
Credit Line: Gift of Herman Stutzer
Exhibitions: Mingei: Japanese Folk Art
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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