Box - Damascened metal

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Meiji-era Japanese cigarette box in damascened metal with gold niello, lacquered steel, 9 × 8 × 1.5 cm, depicting Itsukushima Jinja temple on one side and a night-fishing village on the other; in good used condition with minor lacquer wear.

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Japanese cigarette box, Meiji Era, Fuji
Early 20th century

Box made of lacquered steel and inlaid with gold niello
On one side, it depicts the Itsukushima-jinja temple at the edge of a village; on the other side, a night fishing village.

Some wear to the lacquer (see photos)
Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 1.5 cm

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Era

1400-1900

Country of origin

Japan

Material

Damascened metal

Dynastic style/period

Late 19th - early 20th century

Provenance

Auction house

Condition

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Height

8 cm

Width

9 cm

Depth

1.5 cm

Estimated period

1850-1900

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