For your consideration, an antique Japanese lacquer cigarette box set featuring an intricate ajiro (bamboo strip) woven basketry exterior and silver fan-shaped top inlays.
Pieces like this are famously crafted in the style of or by Japanese master metalworkers and lacquer artists like Nagata Tomijiro (Ikkakusai).
Fine hand-woven bamboo strips coated with defensive lacquer, matched with a black lacquered interior and an inlay of silver or shibuichi (a silver-copper alloy) incised with traditional foliage or landscape motifs.
Typically originates from the late Meiji period (1868-1912) or the Taisho period.
Originally designed as a smoking accessory set, the lidded box holds cigarettes and sits nested on its matching woven lacquer tray.

Style of Nagata Tomijiro

Dimensions: Tray 7.63" W x 6" D x .75" H
Box 5.75" W x 4.25" D x 2.13" H

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Original vintage unrestored condition. Expect signs of vintage wear. Refer to images
Overall good condition. Firm and sturdy. Curated by AMBIANIC

Origin:
Japan

Materials & Techniques:
Bamboo, Lacquer

Details:
Country of Origin: Japan
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Original vintage unrestored condition. Expect signs of vintage wear. Refer to images
Overall good condition. Firm and sturdy. Curated by AMBIANIC