19th c Japanese Meiji period Lacquer Book Form Wood Match Safe Gilded Designs miniatures art height: 10"

art height: 10"

Maximum Length: 9"

These were mother's wedding teaspoons - in original case - April 11th 1871

appeared in Paris during the reign of Louis XV

19th c Japanese Meiji period Lacquer Book Form Wood Match Safe Gilded Designs miniatures art height: 10"We are offering A Very Fine Japanese Meiji period Lacquerware Wood Match Safe Book Form with a Gilded design. Raised Lacquerware Heads and Hands on the figures. Working lid to store matches. Sanded edges for match strikes. Condition: Very good Original age related condition. The Match safe has two sanded edges for striking, one in very good condition and one worn in down condition. The lid is in good working condition. Fits standard size matches.