{"product_id":"antique-japanese-rosewood-tabako-bon-incense-box","title":"Antique Japanese Rosewood Tabako Bon - Incense Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn truth this is called a Tabako-bon or tobacco box and would have been used for holding smoking utensils, pipes and tobacco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the origins of the Tabako-bon are tied to the Traditional Japanese incense ceremony called Kodo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is thought that the Tabako-bon evolved from the tools used in the Kodo Incense ceremony. So in this day and age where smoking is much less common, this could be returned to its traditional origins and used to hold implements for incense! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle on Tabako-bon like this enabled the owner to carry it from room to room. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe top section contains multiple compartments, 1 large compartment which houses the stylish simple bronze koro (burner). Next to that are two smaller sections. One open section, which can be used to store incense and other larger items. And one smaller lidded compartment.   \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBelow the open top section are two small drawers, perfect for storing boxes of short stick incense, a lighter or matches and other small objects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Rosewood which has been prized in Japan since ancient times for its strength and rich colour. The interior compartments and small lid appear to be made from another wood, looks to me like chestnut. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front features a stylised cutaway design on the front that is possibly meant to be floral but to me looks like the face of a shi shi temple lion! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good condition, there is some slight separation on the finger jointed corners but this has been checked and is solid.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 23cmwide x 17cm deep x 13cm tall (excluding handle) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53841917509937,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Japanese_Rosewood_Tabako_Bon-11.jpg?v=1776465940","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/antique-japanese-rosewood-tabako-bon-incense-box","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}