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