Luxury Mother of Pearl Cigarette Case with two dragons facing between beads. The beads are called "Yayoshi" and are said to give the wearer a mysterious power that can fulfill any dream. Dragons have been thought to cure heaven and sea with imaginative creatures to control rain, clouds, lightning and water. In many Asian countries, the dragon is a symbol of the king, as well as a sacred creature to ward off disaster and bring good luck. A delicate design with iridescent pearls add to the elegant look just by holding it. Embossed outer and inner surfaces make it slip resistant and more fashionable.