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Pocket Type Match Safes - Orientalia RETURN TO POCKET TYPE PMO-026 Figural Cat Playing a Shamisen   [+] Enlarge [+] Enlarge   IMSA #: PMO-026 Estimated Date: 1890 Country of Origin: Japan Manufacturer: Unknown Catalog No.: No Material: Brass Markings: No Patent/Design No.: No Patent/Design Date: No Size (Inches): 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 Reverse: See Photo Description and Comments: Figural cat playing a shamisen, a musical instrument. The head is hinged at back of the neck and the striker on the bottom. A shamisen is similar in length to a guitar, but its neck is much slimmer and without frets. It's drum-like rounded rectangular body is covered with skin, usually from a cat or dog, and amplifies the sound of the strings. Submitted By: Anonymous