Tin - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Antique tin cigar or tobacco tin case probably made for Western traders
Likely an export item from China
Rare combination of map and floral motif
Map of parts of Europe, Africa and Asia, showing the coastlines of England, France, Germany, Italy
Floral motif possibly chrysanthemum/lotus symbols for happiness, long life, purity.
Meaning of inscription at the bottom: 10000 pages, a symbol of abundance and luck.
Dot engraving possibly indicates a hand-worked case, though machine production cannot be ruled out.