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Early Japanese Cigarette Packet - Front and Back (combined)
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Early Japanese Cigarette Packet - Front and Back (combined)
Early Japanese Cigarette Packet - Front and Back (combined) - Mikasa cigarettes specially manuafctured for The Japanese Tobacco Monopoly by A G Cousis & Co. Cairo & Malta. The Front image features a Japanese Battleship, the reverse the flag of Japan (the Rising Sun) with Japanese script. Date: circa 1905
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Brand Cairo Cigarette Cigarettes Combined Egyptain Malta Mikasa Monopoly Packaging Packet Specially Tobacco
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This intriguing photograph showcases an early Japanese cigarette packet, featuring both the front and back designs of a Mikasa brand cigarette package. The front image showcases a majestic Japanese battleship, a symbol of the country's modernization and military might during the early 1900s. The reverse side of the packet proudly displays the flag of Japan, featuring the iconic Rising Sun design and Japanese script. The Mikasa cigarettes were specially manufactured for the Japanese Tobacco Monopoly by A.G. Cousis & Co., a renowned European tobacco company with operations in Cairo and Malta. The company's name and origins are indicated at the bottom of the packet, adding to its historical significance. The design of the packet reflects the cultural fusion of Japanese and Western influences during this period. The gold-tipped cigarettes, a symbol of luxury and sophistication, were a popular choice among the affluent classes in Japan and beyond. The use of Japanese motifs on the packaging, such as the battleship and the Rising Sun flag, further underscores the growing national pride and identity in Japan during this era. The exact date of this cigarette packet is estimated to be around 1905, a time when Japan was undergoing rapid modernization and expansion, both economically and militarily. The Mikasa brand cigarettes, with their distinctive packaging, offer a glimpse into the rich cultural history of Japan during this fascinating period.
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