Japanese Tobacco Stand (Tabako-bon) – Meiji Period (1868–1912) Origin - Africa See an original piece in

See an original piece in the Palace Museum and Jingdezhen Ceramics Archaeology Institute - Imperial Porcelains from the Reigns of Hongwu and Yongle in the Ming Dynasty

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Japanese Tobacco Stand (Tabako-bon) – Meiji Period (1868–1912) Origin - Africa See an original piece inThis late Meiji period Japanese tabako bon (smoking cabinet) is crafted from beautifully figured burr zelkova (keyaki) with finely hand forged white metal mounts. These elaborate smoking stands were a mark of refinement in Japanese homes, where they were used to present tobacco and smoking accessories to guests as an important gesture of hospitality. The upper section is fitted with its original copper ash receptacle or charcoal brazier, complete with