Japanese Kiseru Tobacco Pipe & Case

This elegant pipe of white brass and bamboo dates to early 20th century Japan and was used for smoking finely shredded tobacco (kizami-tabako). Known as a rao-kiseru, these short smoking pipes were comprised of hollow lengths of thin bamboo secured to a brass mouthpiece and brass bowl. A fantastic collector's item, the slender pipe is paired with a two-part carrying case of bamboo and lacquered birch bark, marked by small tree knots and crackled wear.

Additional Dimensions:
Pipe: 7.5"W x 0.75"D x 0.5"H
Case: 9"W x 1.25"D x 0.75"H