Japanese Tobacco Stand (Tabako-bon) – Meiji Period (1868–1912) Origin - Africa Features Hand-carved Mughal mihrab arch

Features Hand-carved Mughal mihrab arch

patina and surface marks consistent with age and use

This pretty carved mirror is made from an original Shekhawati roheda door frame

retaining the spiritual function for which they were originally created

Japanese Tobacco Stand (Tabako-bon) – Meiji Period (1868–1912) Origin - Africa Features Hand-carved Mughal mihrab archThis 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