Case (Inrō) with Designs of Chrysanthemums and Bamboo-Woven Fence

Japan

ca. 1800

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Case (Inrō) with Designs of Chrysanthemums and Bamboo-Woven Fence
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: ca. 1800
Culture: Japan
Medium: Lacquer with mother-of-pearl and pewter; Interior: roiro and fundame; Ojime: gilt iron bead perforated in floral design; Netusuke: mother-of-pearl inlay, ivory, gold, and red and black lacquer in design of flying bird
Dimensions: 2 7/16 x 2 3/16 x 13/16 in. (6.2 x 5.5 x 2 cm)
Classification: Inrō
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Object Number: 29.100.734
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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