{"product_id":"antique-japanese-fujii-damascene-footed-cigarette-box-mt-fuji-mark-gold-inlay-c1930","title":"Antique Japanese Fujii Damascene Footed Cigarette Box Mt Fuji Mark Gold Inlay c1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Japanese Fujii Damascene Footed Cigarette \/ Trinket Box – Mt. Fuji Mark – Circa 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful early 20th-century Japanese decorative metal box featuring intricate gold-tone damascene-style decoration with traditional folding fans, flowers, maple leaves, landscapes, birds and foliage against a dark blackened ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Fuji-style maker’s mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujii Damascene Co. of Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a firm known for finely decorated damascene cigarette cases and decorative metalwork during the early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box is raised on four elegant decorated feet and has a removable fitted lid with a plain metal interior. The unusual footed form and extensive decoration make this a particularly attractive example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese damascene decorative box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributed to Fujii Damascene Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Fuji maker’s mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely circa 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackened metal with gold-tone inlaid decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Japanese fan, floral and landscape motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour decorative tapered feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 5½–6 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 4 inches wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique\/vintage condition with surface wear, patina, scratches, finish loss, oxidation and areas of discoloration consistent with age. Some wear is visible to the decoration and along the edges. Interior shows age-related spotting and tarnish. Please review all photographs carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47202988982444,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5698\/9100\/files\/EE7BB04E-BFA3-4B59-ADD2-AD18CCB3ABFE.jpg?v=1789386998","url":"https:\/\/www.globalgalleries.net\/products\/antique-japanese-fujii-damascene-footed-cigarette-box-mt-fuji-mark-gold-inlay-c1930","provider":"Global Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}