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Natural Wood Tree Trunk Tabako-bon Smoker’s Hibachi browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese: Pre 1900: item # 721142 Please refer to our stock # 11-345 when inquiring.
B & C Antiques P. O. Box 291 Derby, CT 06418 203-929-7312 Guest Book SOLD |
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This incredible late 19th century natural-shaped wood smoker’s hibachi or tabako-bon was skillfully crafted from the trunk of a tree in a very unusual and imaginative style. Although we do not know the particular type of hardwood that was used, it is extremely heavy and deeply grained with a rich dark patina. The beautiful dense grain and knot formations make this piece visually stunning as well tactilely inviting. There are two cylindrical copper receptacles. The uncovered one would hold burning charcoal with which to light the pipe, and the one with a wood cover would likely store the pieces of charcoal to be burned. The narrow wood tube would hold a tiny bit of water to dispose of smoked tobacco ash when the tiny pipe bowl was emptied into it. As a sign of relaxation and welcome, tabako-bon – which are also called guest hibachi -- played an important role in Japanese hospitality. Smoking was widespread among both men and women by the mid-Edo period, and the strong kizami tobacco was smoked only in small amounts in slender pipes with tiny pipe bowls (kiseru). Most tabako-bon were rectangular or round wooden holders for a charcoal container and the bamboo cylinder. Production of smoker’s hibachi ceased at the turn of the 20th century, when cigarettes became fashionable and virtually replaced pipe smoking. CONDITION overall is excellent. DIMENSIONS: 13” (33 cm) long; 8” (20.4 cm) maximum width; 3” (7.6 cm) high (not including receptacles). Weight: 5 pounds. |
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