Matchsafe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic matchsafe with a glazed finish, depicting a dog standing on a base with its head down and tail extended, facing right. The dog has detailed texture. Behind the dog are several tall, thin, sharp objects resembling sticks or reeds, possibly meant to look like the dog is hunting. The base has a ridged edge. The background of the image is gray. Matchsafe by artist Edward William Wesson.