ECS-S.143-2015
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.143-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
Hirohito Cigarette Box
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Silver cigarette box with gilt stylised chrysanthemum flower in relief on lid; wooden lining, painted black
Other number
143
Description
Dimensions
length (actual size): 140mm
width (actual size): 101mm
height (actual size): 48mm
width (actual size): 101mm
height (actual size): 48mm
Dimension note
Material
silver
Physical description
Plain rectangular box with raised chrysanthemum on lid.
Production
Person
Unknown (Silversmith)
Note
Japanese?
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Probably presented by the Emperor Hirohito to M.R.James, Provost
Previous ownership
