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Cigarette Box, 1970-1974
Saudi Arabia
Gold and silver; 1 7/8 x 7 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.
77.4.20
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Cigarette Box
Cigarette Box, 1970-1974
Saudi Arabia
Gold and silver; 1 7/8 x 7 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.
77.4.20
…
Cigarette Box, 1970-1974 Saudi Arabia Gold and silver; 1 7/8 x 7 11/16 x 5 1/2 in. 77.4.20 Gift of United States Government

Cigarette Box

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-smoking or snuffing equipment-containers
Date1970-1974
Made AtSaudi Arabia, Asia
MediumGold and silver
Dimensions1 7/8 × 7 11/16 × 5 1/2 in. (4.8 × 19.5 × 14 cm)
Credit LineGift of United States Government
Object number77.4.20
DescriptionCigarette box with a crest on the cover, a gift of state from Saudi Arabia to Henry A. Kissinger. Gold seal in center of cover, framed by swirling leaves, and lines around the border. The Saudi crest consists of a palm tree set between two crossing swords. All sides of the box have been left undecorated. Plain inside; bottom lined with wood paneling. A card and envelope was addressed: "His Excellency Dr. Henry Kissinger", the card says "Faisal Al-Saud". The card and envelope were translated from Arabic.
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