Posted 1 year ago
kwqd
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This stamped ashtray is about 5.5" in diameter and 1.75" high. It is a commemorative souvenir of one of the shrines at Nikko, Japan. Widely cited to be made of copper, but I think they may be copper plated? Many examples include a cat on them, typically resting at the top. I have wanted on of these for awhile but been waiting for a cheap one. I do not know who made this one.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrines_and_Temples_of_Nikk%C5%8D
This ashtray possibly depicts the Tosho-Gu shrine:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemuri-neko
Update: Based on the weight and thickness of this ashtray, I think it may be stamped copper.
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