Description: Item/Description: Japanese / American estate pipe by Hiroyuki Tokutomi and Todd Johnson. Smooth finish. Stamped H. Tokutomi / Japan / 2005 / Tood M. Johnson / USA / Hiro grade.
Tokutomi makes about 120 pipes every year from his small workshop located near Tokyo. He has created sculptures that have been featured in numerous museums. He is considered one of the most talented pipe makers in Japan. Todd M. Johnson has been making pipes professionally since the age of 19 and is known for his unique art shapes. His work is prized by collectors around the world.
(Smoking Pipe, Tobacco Pipe, Tobacciana)

Shape: Blowfish Cavalier

Bowl Material: Briar
Stem Material: Ebonite
Shank material: Boxwood insert

Country: Japan / USA

Dimensions: Length: 9"; Bowl Height: 2 1/2"; Chamber Depth; 2"; Chamber Diameter: 3/4"; Outside Width: 1 1/2". Weight: 100 grams.

Condition: Signs of use and wear. Chamber is blackened, stem is worn. Some scuffs to bowl. Crack at cream colored band located at upper portion of shank.

Age: 2005

Provenance: Private Estate.

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Buyers premium: 18%