Description:
This pack of DunHuang cigarettes stands out with its silver shiny design with an oriental aesthetic tone. The front side depicts a Buddha sculpture carved into a niche-like frame. The back of the pack contains a description of the Dunhuang Grottoes (Mogao Grottoes), which were built from 386 AD onwards, highlighting the cultural origins of this product. Produced by the Shanghai Cigarette Factory, this pack represents one of the unique attempts by the Chinese tobacco industry to combine cultural heritage with product identity.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Tall. Due to its 120 mm length, cultural theme, Buddhist design, and the fact that the pack is made in Shanghai, it is unique among collectors who collect Asian or themed packs.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, original film, but traces of oxidation or storage (in the form of brown spots) are noticeable, therefore it is rated as good (not ideal) condition.
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Historical data and popularity: „DunHuang cigarettes are a rare culturally themed product from China, associated with the famous Mogao Caves complex. Such packs are often part of limited editions or local distribution. The 120 mm long cigarettes were not common in the mass market.
