JAPON, seconde moitié du XIXème siècle Senryu-zutsu (pipe holder) made of deer antler, partially openwork, depicting a stranger with a sword at the waist, standing on a rock, with legs stretched out like an Ashinaga (one of the yokai). The hilt of his sword forms a loop for the suspension cord. With a Kiseru (tobacco pipe), posterior, with a bamboo pipe decorated in ink coils, with silver mounts (min. 800) partially patinated. Marked with the MURATA stamp. Black cloth brought back near the mouth. Rendered without marks, as they are inapplicable. Gross weight : 61 and 33 g. - Length : 21,5 and 20 cm. Deposits of soot, wear to the decorations of the two pieces.