Antique Japanese Shibayama Insect Inlay Cigarette Case With Compass Sterling C.1915 Griffin dense wood known for its

dense wood known for its rich color and smooth texture

The scimitar is 37 mm long

Total weight is 22

or even older

This fat also points to probable European Union origin

Antique Japanese Shibayama Insect Inlay Cigarette Case With Compass Sterling C.1915 Griffin dense wood known for itsAttention International buyers: Please contact us regarding the shipping before committing to the purchase. Rare Japanese Shibayama Sterling Cigarette Case, c. 1915 An Edwardian period sterling cigarette case enriched withJapanese Shibayama artistry of the MeijiTaish era a remarkable fusion of East and West in the early20th century. The convex front is set with a working compass in thelower corner, an unusual and ingenious feature. Across the surface,