A silver kiseruzutsu (pipe case) and a silver and copper kiseruzutsu (pipe case)


Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th centuryEach of moso-zutsu type, the first decorated with chrysanthemums in takabori, the stamens highlighted in gilt, stamped on the edge of the insert jungin (Pure silver); the second silver on the obverse and copper on the reverse, with a pine tree and morning glories in kebori (2) 8in (20.3cm) long, the largest