Rotating Cigar Box With 4 Albumen Prints, Japan Mid-19th Century, Photography Curiosity

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Rotating Cigar Box With 4 Albumen Prints, Japan Mid-19th Century, Photography Curiosity

Rotating cigar holder, Japan, Meji era (1868-1912). 4 albumen prints, 11 x 5 cm format, of Japanese women. Circa 1870. By pressing the button on the top of the box, a mechanism makes the four albumen prints disappear to present four cigar holders. The box is made of black lacquered wood, painted with mother-of-pearl inlay. Mid-19th century. Albumen print format: 11 x 5 cm. Box height: 34 cm. Base diameter: 17 cm. Link to our website: https://www.lavalisearlesienne.com/product-page/boite-porte-cigares-rotative-japon

800 €

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La Valise Arlesienne - Arles, France

Period: 19th century

Style: Asian art

Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Painted wood

Reference (ID): 1582134

Availability: In stock