Japanese painted tortoiseshell cigar case

$250.00

1 in stock

Description

Japanese painted tortoiseshell cigar case. Item 4137.

Made of tortoiseshell, this Japanese slip case cigar case has been decorated with a hand painted scene of a mythical bird perched on a tree branch. The painting has been done in an iron red and raised gilding. On the reverse is an iris plant with an insect above and clouds in the background. It measures 120 mm (4.5 inches) in length, 64 mm (2.5 inches) in width and 27 mm (1 1/8th inches) in depth. Overall condition is good with some minor signs of use. C1880.

Japanese painted tortoiseshell cigar case
Japanese painted tortoiseshell cigar case
Japanese painted tortoiseshell cigar case
Japanese painted tortoiseshell cigar case
Japanese painted tortoiseshell cigar case
Japanese painted tortoiseshell cigar case
Japanese painted tortoiseshell cigar case
Japanese painted tortoiseshell cigar case