Japanese Silverplate Over Copper Cigarette Box

DESCRIPTION: A Japanese silver plated copper cigarette box. Features a rectangular form garnished with an embossed dragons enveloping center calligraphy. Further embellished with soaring birds along the body. Marked along the underside:"Made in Japan" as well as an unidentifiable maker's mark of a "K" in a leaf. CIRCA: Mid-Late 20th Ct. ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIONS: H:1 5/8" L:3 5/8" W:3" CONDITION: Hinge is broken, leaving the lid separated from the base. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email ([email protected]) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.