Tinder-pouch (length 2 1/2 ins) of fine brown leather

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

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Tinder-pouch (length 2 1/2 ins) of fine brown leather; small
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Tinder-pouch (length 2 1/2 ins) of fine brown leather; small and poor; similar to and evidently by same maker as foregoing (no. 953); surface of leather bears traces of lacquering; no ring at top, a cord of purple silk serving for suspension; very short steel affixed to bottom; on steel, same inscription and maker's mark as on foregoing (no. 953). Japan.

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Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/954
type:
tinder-pouch
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.