Accession No

1943.135.3.1-2


Description

Metal 'snap' fasteners in the style of mountain landscape, possibly Mt. Fuji. Used for securing tobacco pouches (tobako-ire) or little medicine cases.


Place

Asia; East Asia; Japan


Period


Source

Strickland, Gertrude Giovanna Nesta [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1943.135.3.1-2


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Bamboo


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Context (Other owners)
Donated by Gertrude Giovanna Nesta Strickland.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Four metal " snap" fasteners for tobacco pouches ("tobako-ire"), little medicine cases, etc. Designs include wild boar and Mount Fuji
Event Date 1943
Author: maa


FM:326517

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