Saya Inrō with Pine and Ivy (obverse) and Bamboo Grove (reverse)

Japan

second half of the 19th century

Not on view

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松蔦竹蒔絵鞘印籠
Title: Saya Inrō with Pine and Ivy (obverse) and Bamboo Grove (reverse)
Period: Meiji period (1868–1912)
Date: second half of the 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Sheath shape; lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, and colored ivory inlay on gold lacquer ground Netsuke: kagamibuta type, lotus pad with frog; stained ivory and metal
Dimensions: 2 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 15/16 in. (6.7 x 4 x 2.4 cm)
Classification: Inrō
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Object Number: 29.100.874
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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