19th c Japanese Meiji period Lacquer Book Form Wood Match Safe Gilded Designs Paintings Height: 12 1/8"

Height: 12 1/8"

in original age-related condition

Later in the 19th and early 20th centuries they were romanticized as a fashion accessory for young ladies to hold the flowers brought by courting 'gentleman callers'

This Pewter piece dates to the mid 18th century

J B Hudson Retailer

19th c Japanese Meiji period Lacquer Book Form Wood Match Safe Gilded Designs Paintings Height: 12 1/8"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.