Autumn 2021 Premier Pipe Auction
Lot 166:
Description
Item/Description: Japanese estate pipe by Hiroyuki Tokutomi. Smooth finish. Stamped H. Tokutomi / Japan / 2000. This pipe is ungraded.
Tokutomi makes about 120 pipes every year from his small workshop located near Tokyo. He has created sculptures that have been featured in numerous museums. He is considered one of the most talented pipe makers in Japan.
(Smoking Pipe, Tobacco Pipe, Tobacciana)
Shape: Freehand pot
Bowl Material: Briar
Stem Material: Ebonite
Shank material: Bamboo
Country: Japan
Dimensions: Length: 6"; Bowl Height: 1 1/2"; Chamber Depth; 1"; Chamber Diameter: 3/4"; Outside Width: 1 1/2". Weight: 30 grams.
Condition: Pipe shows signs of age and light use. Slight cracking present in the bamboo.
Age: 2000
Provenance: Private Estate.
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