Antique Stoneware "I'm Your Match" Match Holder Japanese I haven’t tried to load

I haven’t tried to load the pen with the ink to test it

or a fantastic wrap to wear with a little black dress on an evening out

and the others of which are attached to the wrists

I found it at an estate sale of a man who served in Japan during WWII and brought a lot back with him

Antique Stoneware "I'm Your Match" Match Holder Japanese I haven’t tried to loadIm completely smitten with this little antique stoneware crock type match holder this is clearly a couple for the ages! It is unmarked, but based on the color, shape and style of painting Id guess its American and dates to the mid to late 19th century, though I have not found another like it. (Of course who would ever part with one of these???) I just adore this funny, homely pair, who appear absolutely delighted with themselves and one another. What