A sterling silver 950 standard cigarette case, Probably Japanese, early 20th century the fine rectangular cigarette case, hinged with button clasp, chased with a splendid stylised lotus scrolling motif, a vacant cartouche to one corner, the underside with restrained matching decoration to a lozenge form reserve, marked 'Silver 950' to the interior. Weight 167g, length 15 cm, width 8 cm