Case (Inrō) in the Shape of Tiered Picnic Box of Cherry Bark with Cherry Blossoms and Butterfly

Kiyokawa Japanese

18th century

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Title: Case (Inrō) in the Shape of Tiered Picnic Box of Cherry Bark with Cherry Blossoms and Butterfly
Artist: Kiyokawa (Japanese)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Colored lacquer with sprinkled gold and gold and silver foil; Ojime: jar; metal; Netsuke: love letter, rolled and tied; ivory with red, gold and silver makie lacquer
Dimensions: H. 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Classification: Inrō
Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Object Number: 91.1.661
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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