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Tobacco Leaf, one of the most prized of Chinese Export patterns, was developed circa 1780. The design shows the leaves of the flowering Nicotiana (Tobacco) plant upon which a small phoenix perches bearing a flowering twig in its beak. The joyous exuberance of the Tobacco Leaf pattern is undiminished by time. Tobacco Leaf is an authorized reproduction for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Used in an artistic way, inlaid eggshells make up a unique design. Lacquered to a high shine, the exotic result adds style and drama to settings.

Men's marine star bracelet black dial; black and white bezel ring

Flat mineral crystal; pitched tapered baton hands with 2 section white luminous fill

Stainless steel case and bracelet

Unidirectional bezel ring, calendar, screw back

Water resistant to 660 feet (200 M)

2 x 3 photo; 4" wide x 7" long; Nickelplate