Vintage Nambu Tekki Ashtray with Embossed Japanese Script rtl Exhibits moderate to major signs

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

Top compartment: 20" W x 11" D x 2

Founded in 1896 by Albert Barnes Young

but does display signs of age and wear

Vintage Nambu Tekki Ashtray with Embossed Japanese Script rtl Exhibits moderate to major signsVintage 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