{"product_id":"meiji-japanese-mixed-metal-tobacco-case-tonkotsu-signed-rensai-kochu-c-1880-1910","title":"Meiji Japanese Mixed-Metal Tobacco Case (Tonkotsu), Signed Rensai Kōchū, c. 1880–1910","description":"Japanese Meiji mixed-metal tobacco case (tonkotsu) for sagemono wear. Bronze body with inlays of gold and silver (iro-zōgan) depicting the sage of longevity with deer and crane on one side and a heron amid lotus on the reverse. Signed 連斎高中 (Rensai Kōchū) in gold beside the lotus.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\n• Height: 16 cm (6.30″)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Width: 7 cm (2.76″)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Depth: 2.3 cm (0.91″)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Weight: 125 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nGood antique condition with soft, even patina. Small rim dings, light wear, and interior verdigris only. Cord and tassel present; no structural repairs. Displays beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA charming late-Meiji tobacco case combining Kyoto refinement with auspicious iconography.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nFully tracked and insured delivery. Professional, secure packing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease review all photos as they form part of the description; questions welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882561327434,"sku":"B1453","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7382732765_6ack.jpg?v=1785898764","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/meiji-japanese-mixed-metal-tobacco-case-tonkotsu-signed-rensai-kochu-c-1880-1910","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}