Anonymous

Meiji / Taisho, 19th/20th century

1868-1926

Sagemono tobacco pouch

A deer leather and brocaded textile tobacco pouch. A silver and ivory manju netsuke of a dragon is attached to a multi-chain and clasp also decorated in a dragon motif. The pouch its self is decorated in a dragon design flying through clouds and a silver menuki dragon fitting in the centre. The interior is lined with deer leather printed in red and black ink flower paters and a silver clasp.

Unsigned

Pouch Size 142mm x 89mm

Monju netsuke size 51mm x 51mm