19th c Japanese Meiji period Lacquer Book Form Wood Match Safe Gilded Designs miniatures 1959 (1st prize)

1959 (1st prize)

Height: 3 3/4"

manufactured by A&J MA mfg

appeared in Paris during the reign of Louis XV

standing on four legs

19th c Japanese Meiji period Lacquer Book Form Wood Match Safe Gilded Designs miniatures 1959 (1st prize)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.