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Inrō with Rabbit in the Moon and Autumn Grasses

Kyūkoku Japanese
first half of the 19th century
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Object Information
  • 兎月秋草蒔絵鞘印籠
  • Title: Inrō with Rabbit in the Moon and Autumn Grasses
  • Artist: Kyūkoku (Japanese, active first half of the 19th century)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: first half of the 19th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Two-part (sheath type); lacquered wood with gold, silver, and pewter hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, on red lacquer groundNetsuke: ivory; rabbitOjime: pierced metal with floral design
  • Dimensions: 3 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (8.5 x 4.7 x 2.8 cm)
  • Classification: Inrō
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. George A. Crocker (Elizabeth Masten), 1937
  • Object Number: 38.25.128
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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