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Japanese Armored Vehicle Table Lighter - A Japanese figural table lighter in the form of a four-wheeled armored scout vehicle, constructed from gold-tone plated die-cast metal. The vehicle features molded details including riveted armor plating, side-mounted fuel tanks, a slatted rear engine deck, and four spoked wheels with textured tires. The turret serves as a hinged flip-top lid that opens to reveal a lift-arm lighter mechanism complete with a flint wheel and wick. A long, thin barrel projects from the front of the turret. The underside consists of a flat, secured metal plate with two visible screws and a circular area of small perforations. The base plate is impressed on the left side with the word JAPAN, oriented vertically. Dimensions: 4.25 in long.