Japanese tabako-ire (tobacco pouch) decorated with an embroidered dragon chasing a flaming pearl. The dragon's body extends around the front and back of the pouch. The fierce head with open jaw is located on the front above the silver alloy dragon-form kanemono (clasp). An ivory accent adorns one of the two interior compartments. A circular ivory and repousse metal dragon kagamibuta netsuke is attached by 10 strands of metal chains secured by a dragon decorated squared silver guard. These hanging objects, called sagemono, were used for storage since kimono did not have pockets. They were particularly popular in the Meiji period (1868-1912). This piece is in pristine condition with virtually no sign of use evident. Late Meiji to Taisho period. Pouch: 5 ¼” long x 3 ½” wide; manju netsuke: 2” diameter. This piece is from a Tucson, Arizona estate. It was purchased sometime between the 1950's and 1970's.