Three Japanese kiseruzutsu

Kiseruzutsu are cylindrical holders designed to hold slender Japanese style smoking pipes, called 'kiseru.' Two with associated pouches, and one with a 'tonkotsu' style pouch, each of which was originally used to hold tobacco. (3).

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Size
H: 9 1/4, W: 1 1/4, D: 3/4 in. (H: 23.5, W: 3.2, D: 1.9 cm. (largest kiseruzutsu))

Condition
With some splitting and a detached area, otherwise in overall good condition.

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Provenance
Private collection, Vienna, Virginia