Case (Inrō) with Design of Wisteria Trellis

Period:
Edo period (1615–1868)
Date:
mid-19th century
Culture:
Japan
Medium:
Case: powdered gold and silver (maki-e) on gold lacquer; Fastener (ojime): glass; Toggle (netsuke): red lacquer carved with design of monkeys
Dimensions:
H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Classification:
Inrō
Credit Line:
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Accession Number:
91.1.678
60029673

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