A WOOD PIPECASE
A WOOD PIPECASE

LATE EDO--MEIJI PERIODS (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED HARUMITSU

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A WOOD PIPECASE
late edo--meiji periods (late 19th century), signed harumitsu
Of senryuzutsu type carved as an elongated toad crossing the two front legs to secure the mouth end of the pipe, a lotus leaf at the opposite end to hold the bowl, eyes inlaid in horn
8.1/8in. (20.7cm.) long