Inrō with Stylized Waves

Shibata Zeshin Japanese
 After a design by Ogata Kōrin Japanese

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This inrô, designed and signed by Shibata Zeshin (1807–1891), was crafted in tribute to another great artist, Ogata Kôrin (1658–1716).

Inrō with Stylized Waves, Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891), Gold lacquer with pewter inlay; Ojime: bronze and gold jar; Netsuke: carved tortoiseshell turtle, Japan

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Inrō with Stylized Waves, Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891), Gold lacquer with pewter inlay; Ojime: bronze and gold jar; Netsuke: carved tortoiseshell turtle, Japan
Inrō with Stylized Waves, Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891), Gold lacquer with pewter inlay; Ojime: bronze and gold jar; Netsuke: carved tortoiseshell turtle, Japan
Inrō with Stylized Waves, Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891), Gold lacquer with pewter inlay; Ojime: bronze and gold jar; Netsuke: carved tortoiseshell turtle, Japan
Inrō with Stylized Waves, Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891), Gold lacquer with pewter inlay; Ojime: bronze and gold jar; Netsuke: carved tortoiseshell turtle, Japan

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