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English: Chrysanthemums and Butterfly Matchsafe, late 19th century   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Chrysanthemums and Butterfly Matchsafe, late 19th century
Description
English: Oblong, curved sides and corners, featuring raised ornament of chrysanthemum flowers and foliage, some leaves highlighted with silver and copper, a single butterfly on lid, variation of floral ornament on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Oval shaped striker on bottom.
Date late 19th century
Medium brass, silver, copper
Dimensions 6 x 2.7 x 1.1 cm (2 3/8 x 1 1/16 x 7/16 in. )
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1978-146-1014
Credit line Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Inscriptions No marks
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  • Type: Matchsafe
  • Country: Japan
Source/Photographer Catalog Photo

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