December 1 & 2, 2026 Fine & Decorative Arts
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Lot #1435:
JAPANESE KISERU WITH TOBACCO BOX
Classic Japanese smoking pipe made of sheet brass about a wood body, housed in an alligator skin case and with an attached tobacco box with designs of a Nio on the face. The Nio were the Guardian Kings who protected Buddhist temples. Classic fierce composition with exaggerated muscles, bushy eyebrows, and long flowing hair, lifting a ceremonial vajra, a Buddhist ritual implement and symbol of strength over his head. Tobacco box is sealed an eight pointed star that lifts out ot provide access to tobacco. Good condition, with evidence of smoking and use, wood and alligator with scrapes and rubs. No doubt used by a samurai or other martial practitioner of some status.
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: Box: 4 - 1/2" x 3 - 1/2" x 2 - 1/4".