It has applied smoking implements including a pipe, cigar, cigarettes, and matches. The background color is smoke gray. The lid and top of the jar are decorated with a moriage swag and pendant decoration. It is signed on the bottom with a green’M’ Morimura Brothers Nippon mark that according to the internet dates to about 1910 – 1911. There is also a hand-painted Asian character mark or signature on the rim of the jar. The jar needs restoration as there is a long crack that runs down from the top edge down through and past the cigar. The jar sounds cracked when tapped, it is not a tight hairline. It measures about 6.25″ tall to the top of the knob on the lid by about 4.25″ dia. The jar needs restoration as there is a crack that runs down from the top edge down through and past the cigar. The surface has scattered scuffs, dings, and scratches with some surface grime. It looks passable from a distance. The pictures are an important part of the description, please check them out. Our auctions are “as-is”, we make every attempt to adequately describe all features and flaws. Our items are vintage, they are not new and show varying signs of age and wear i. Abrasions, dings, patina, etc.. We do our best to describe all of our items, but often we don’t overstate the obvious signs of age that are inherent in vintage items. Unless noted otherwise, our items are pre-owned and will have visual and physical cues typical of an item that has been handled and used. We do not sell “on approval”. All items in the above listing are thoroughly described and contain pertinent information regarding research on make, model, and condition of item. Therefore we do not sell subject to confirmation and all sales are final. We will be happy to provide additional information as needed. International Buyers, Please Note. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tobacciana\Cigars\Humidors\Antique & Vintage”. The seller is “moonlitharbor” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Germany, Japan, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
- Modified Item: No
