Tatsuo Tajima Japanese Poker # 39

This is one of the largest Japanese pipes I have seen. A variation of a Poker that has very nipponese Zen Temple feel to it. The bowl is very much a tree trunk in shape, its twisted outer bark carve gives it a very organic look. While the shank being a flared square shape flows out of the bowl & is in visual contrast to it.  

Tatsuo's unique bark carving on this pipe and its brown, deep bronze staining with lighter highlights enhances the deep in the forest look. One almosts expects a doe to peep out from behind it. The stem is a dark grey/black that compliments the stain. It is a large pipe and it is well balanced in the hand and a perfect sitter. 

Measurements & Details:

Length: 6 3/4" /  170 mm

Bowl Height: 2 1/2" / 64 mm

Bowl Depth: 1 5/8" / 41 mm

I.B.Dia: 3/4" / 45 mm

O.B.Dia: 2 / 51 mm

Weight: 3.75 oz / 107 gm

Stem: Vulcanite (hand cut)

Filter: None

Finish: Carved 

Country: Japan