Inrō with Dragon among Clouds and Waves

Japan

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The rare, early example in tortoiseshell was made at the beginning of the Edo period, when inrō were first developed.

Inrō with Dragon among Clouds and Waves, Inrō: four cases; lacquered wood, gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, cutout gold foil application, tortoiseshell inlay on black lacquer ground; metal cord runners; ojime: carved ivory; netsuke: turtles; carved ivory, Japan

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