ANTIQUE 20thC JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SOLID SILVER DRAGON CIGAR BOX c.1900

Antique early 20th Century Japanese Meiji period solid silver cigar box, richly decorated throughout with magnificent dragons in high relief against a finely hand hammered ground. The rectangular body is embellished with sinuous dragons extending across the sides, their finely chased scales, expressive faces and individually applied flowing whiskers. The hinged lid is surmounted by a particularly impressive three dimensional dragon, incorporating a folding carrying handle. The interior is lined in dark wood and divided into compartments for the storage of cigars. Stamped with the Japanese Jungin (純銀) mark, denoting pure silver.

Reference Number: P12693