Tinder-pouch (length 2 1/2 ins) of rough brown leather; small

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Tinder-pouch (length 2 1/2 ins) of rough brown leather; small
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Tinder-pouch (length 2 1/2 ins) of rough brown leather; small and poor; plain brass mount on flap; very short steel on bottom; engraved on front of steel, an inscription, not fully legible, in japanese, which reads "Made by (?) --------- Nakano"; maker's mark stamped on back of steel. Japan.

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/953
type:
tinder-pouch
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.