box;
cover
- Museum number
- EA87643
- Description
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Rectangular green cigarette box that hinges open. On the right of the cover, a screen-printed drawing of a women smoking next to a lion. The women wears jewellery and headress inspired by ancient Egypt. The smoke from her cigarette writes the name of the brand on top. On the bottom left of the cover is an image of a certificate which holds the name of the brand in block capital letters and its logo in its center. Arount it are images of four medals. On the top right, the name of the brand and other information are written in English, in block capital letters, with emphasis on the name of the brand. On the side of the box, in a white rectangle, information about the box contents. The inside of the box is decorated with grey engravings. The name of the brand is written, diagonally, in cursive font, and decorated with flowers. On the bottom left are medals and emblems of awards and recognitions won by Kyriazi from abroad, names of several cities are cited for that pourpose. In particular, the 1894 recognition is marked by sun rays occupying a large area. Brand information can also be found on the top and bottom right. There is also a cover for the cigarettes or parchment paper with an engraving of the brand name and other information, written in French.
- Production date
- 1930
- Dimensions
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Height: 1.50 centimetres
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Length: 7.20 centimetres
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Width: 9.20 centimetres
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- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 2016
- Acquisition notes
- Purchased.
- Department
- Egypt and Sudan
- BM/Big number
- EA87643
- Registration number
- 2016,1004.125
