Beautiful Matchsafe, Japan Late 19th Century, Face Of Daikoku.

Beautiful matchsafe head of Daikoku shaped, God of Wealth and cooking among Japanese, from front, with his finely worked beret-shaped hairstyle, his face flooded with a big smile, his oversized earlobes. On back, an engraved beet coveted by a charming mouse. This back opens with hinge, revealing a fine fluted scraper for sulfur matches. Beautiful quality, reproduced in various specialized documentations.  Japan, for export to the West, years 1885/1900. Dimensions: 6cm x 4.5cm x 1.5cm This item is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal. - eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.