A RARE BAMBOO TONKOTSU IN THE FORM OF A SKULL Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a skull with cavernous eye sockets and exaggerated lower mandible, concealing the lower row of teeth, and extending halfway up the sides, the skull cap forming the lid of the tonkotsu (tobacco container). With a fruit nut ojime carved with a landscape. HEIGHT 7.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor associated wear, the cover slightly warped. Provenance: British private collection.