Vintage Nambu Tekki Ashtray with Embossed Japanese Script rtl 5"W x 25"D x 2"H

5"W x 25"D x 2"H

This sign likely originated during the 1940s

Exhibits moderate to major signs of wear and use including multiple scratches and scuffs

The stand is 28" in height and 9" in diameter

Vintage Nambu Tekki Ashtray with Embossed Japanese Script rtl 5"W x 25"D x 2"HVintage Japanese cast iron ashtray. Nambu tekki, or Nambu iron, is a traditional Japanese craft created from cast iron in the Nambu region of Japan, more specifically Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture. It is noted for its high durability and intricate designs, among the other standard cast iron properties. This piece features embossed Japanese script that we were unable to translate and two sets of four slots for holding cigarettes. Exhibits minor