International Match Safe

Association and Museum

IMSA#:  PMO-008

Estimated Date:   1890

Country of Origin:   Japan

Manufacturer:   Unknown

Catalog No.:    No

Material:   Japanese lacquerware with gold painted decoration

Markings:   No

Patent/Design No.:   No

Patent/Design Date:   No

Size (Inches):    2 1/2 x 1 5/8

Reverse:   Similar design, see photo

Description and Comments:     Book shaped, with a typical Japanese design on each side with an abrasive striker on bottom edge. The lid is located at the top.

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