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What is this Asian device?

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I inheritied this from my grandmother and have no idea what it is? Does anyone know? The little tabs have bugs on them and are hinged so they flip up but cannot be removed. 

Category Asian Art
Medium Wood
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 4 inches long
Date Period At least 25 years old. That is how long I have owned it.
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TraceyT 📚 Apprentice 10 years ago

Hello 

I've seen a couple of similar ones, on an antiques show and online...the one online was called -

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SHIBAYAMA WHIST marker...

Hope this helps!

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