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JAPANESE TOBACCIANA MASTER Extraordinary 20-Piece Historical Archive featuring Unused New-Old-Stock Murata Pipes, WWII-Era Price Control Seals, Hand-Chased Engravings, Aged Copper Naga-Kiseru, and a Vintage Solid Brass Pipe Case HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE & here is not merely a lot of vintage smoking pipes, but a comprehensive museum-grade chronicle of Japanese Tobacciana history. Kiseru (traditional Japanese pipe) craftsmanship reached its absolute pinnacle during the Showa era, combining refined metallurgic technique, sacred bamboo selection, and artisan aesthetics.
This master archive includes ultra-rare factory Unused New-Old-Stock (NOS) pieces from \"MURATA\"—Japan’s legendary premier pipe maker—alongside an astonishing time-capsule piece bearing the original pre-WWII \"50 Sen\" (金五拾銭) Official Price Control Stamp (公定), reflecting the strict wartime economic regulations of 1930s-1940s CROWN JEWELS OF THIS 7x NOS Unused Deadstock Pipes: Pristine, factory-fresh condition including 5x genuine Murata pipes with original factory labels intact!
● 1x Pre-WWII Official Price Control Piece: Features the intact paper band reading \"50 Sen\" (金五拾銭) with the official wartime control seal (公定). A holy grail for historical provenance collectors!
● 1x Showa Advertising Curio (\"Kiseru for Lung Cancer Prevention\"): Features a hilarious, ultra-rare mid-century paper label reading \"肺癌予防にキセル\" (Kiseru Pipe for Lung Cancer Prevention)—a fascinating historical relic.
● 1x Murata Pipe with Physical Brass Hallmark: Includes a piece with the official \"村田\" (Murata) mark physically stamped directly into the solid brass collar, alongside the factory \"¥75\" paper label.
● 1x Artisan Hand-Chased \"Sailboat\" (帆掛け船) Engraved Pipe: Exquisite hand-engraved brass depicting a sailboat gliding through waves—a sacred Japanese motif representing \"Smooth Sailing and Continuous Good Fortune\" (順風満帆).
● 1x Aged Copper \"Naga-Kiseru\" (Extra Long Pipe): Crafted from solid copper (Suakagane) with a magnificent deep patina. Historically favored by Geisha and aristocratic estate masters.
● 1x Vintage Solid Brass Pipe Case (Kiserutsu): Includes a heavy antique brass carrying case with rich, authentic patina.
● 1x Genuine Murata Donor Pipe (For Restoration): Includes a genuine Murata brass head and red swirl stem (missing mouthpiece), perfect as an original donor part for artisan restoration.
● Assorted Vintage & Antique Kiseru Pipes: Features natural tiger-pattern bamboo stems, relief-engraved alloy bands, and aged brass CONDITION collection ranges from immaculate factory-unused deadstock to authentic vintage pieces with deep, natural patina. All pre-owned items show genuine historical character. One stem is included specifically as a restoration donor part (missing mouthpiece). Please inspect the high-resolution photos for exact details of each individual SHIPPING & pipe will be carefully wrapped individually in protective bubble wrap and securely packed in a rigid cardboard box to prevent any movement during international transit. Shipped via tracked express airmail with signature confirmation.
