PMO-017 Japanese Dragon Match Safe by Komai

International Match Safe

Association and Museum

Japanese Dragon by Komai

IMSA#: PMO-017

Estimated Date: 1890

Country of Origin: Japan

Manufacturer: Komai (Probably O. Komai)

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Material: Steel with gold decoration.

Markings: Reverse signed "Kyoto Ju Komai Sei"

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): 2 x 1 3/8

Reverse: Owners initials plus Komai mark.

Description and Comments: This is a very detailed example of Komai work. The dragon motif, owners initials and Komai mark are all gold inlaid. The striker is located at the bottom edge.