Japonism: Matchsafe, Hot-molded Horn, Circa 1880

Very pretty, -and very rare- Japanese matchbox or inspired by the Japonism fashion, end of 19th century.
In shape of book, opening by a pivoting lid, it was used to keep the sulfur matches of period safe, scraper is engraved on edge.
Spine, nicely bumped, bears a title, which I could not decipher, (see photo).
Spotted blond horn, hot-molded under pressure in metal molds, here, this molding is superb and without burrs, we see a port, boats, and the famous Imperial cranes of Japan.
Very beautiful little object.
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- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233.
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