Inrō with Cranes in Plum, Bamboo and Pine

19th century
Not on view

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Object Information
  • 松竹梅鶴蒔絵印籠
  • Title: Inrō with Cranes in Plum, Bamboo and Pine
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Carved red lacquerNetsuke: bird and flower; lacquer, tsuishuOjime: cricket among flowers; pierced and carved silver bead
  • Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
  • Classification: Inrō
  • Credit Line: The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1931
  • Object Number: 31.49.7
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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