Japanese Tobacco Stand (Tabako-bon) – Meiji Period (1868–1912) Material - Poplar This carved characterful stone lion

This carved characterful stone lion would look great either indoors or in a garden as it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use

making the condition of this example especially notable

combined with the elegant cusped arch

At the base is a beautifully crafted “cracked ice” lattice shelf

Features: Long narrow form

Japanese Tobacco Stand (Tabako-bon) – Meiji Period (1868–1912) Material - Poplar This carved characterful stone lionThis 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