Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO T-Rex Shoulder Bag, Black Leather Dinosaur with Gold Hardware and Adjustable Strap
Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO T-Rex Shoulder Bag, Black Leather Dinosaur with Gold Hardware and Adjustable Strap
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- Arrival
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A guide for this piece: about $59, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.
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Every piece is measured by hand, in centimetres as Japan measures. Please allow 1–2 cm (about ½ inch) for the give of the material and the hand that held the tape. すべて手採寸（cm表記）。素材のゆとりや採寸の個人差により、1〜2cm程度の誤差が生じる場合がございます。あらかじめご了承ください。
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Condition report
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- As Found
A Dinosaur on the Shoulder
Part toy, part sculpture, part bag: Mihara Yasuhiro's tyrannosaurus is cut and padded in black leather with the seriousness of fine luggage, and finished in gold. It is a joke told with perfect craftsmanship, which is why it lasts.
Best for: Collectors of sculptural Japanese designer bags and the house animal series
Condition notes
Light marks from use; no notable scratches or stains. Hardware, zip and strap intact in the photographs.
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The T-Rex shoulder bag from Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO: a padded black leather tyrannosaurus, sculpted head to tail, carried on an adjustable leather strap with polished gold hardware.
The Piece
The side profile says everything. The dinosaur stands with its jaw open over a row of small teeth, short arms raised and a long tail sweeping behind, each section padded and stitched so the form holds its shape. The leather is soft, smooth and deep black, with a gentle sheen across the belly and legs.
A gold zip runs the length of the spine and opens into the body of the bag, its pull engraved with the house initials. At the shoulders, gold rings carry a pair of snap hooks, one engraved MIHARAYASUHIRO, which hold a black leather strap with a buckle for adjusting the drop. The bag can be worn on the shoulder or across the body, or simply set down as an object in its own right.
Mihara Yasuhiro's animal bags have become cult pieces, and the T-Rex is the one collectors ask for first.
Details
- Maker: Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO
- Model: T-Rex shoulder bag
- Exterior: Black leather, padded and stitched in sections
- Hardware: Gold-tone zip, rings and engraved snap hooks
- Closure: Zip along the spine
- Strap: Black leather, buckle adjustable, detachable by snap hooks
- Width: 23 cm (9.1 in)
- Height: 21 cm (8.3 in)
- Colour: Black with gold
Measured by hand; please allow a gentle margin of about 1 cm (0.4 in).
Condition
- Light marks and wear from use, noted at inspection; no notable scratches or stains.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade C (good, visible wear) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Checked and photographed in Japan before dispatch; the engraved hardware appears in the photographs. Wipe with a soft dry cloth, keep away from rain, and store lightly stuffed so the head and tail keep their shape.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
Considered offers are welcome through Send an Offer. More from the maker in Mihara Yasuhiro and across our Amekaji collection.
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