Case (Inrō) with Design of Dewdrops and Insects on Autumn Grasses in Basket

19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Case (Inrō) with Design of Dewdrops and Insects on Autumn Grasses in Basket
  • Artist: Yamada Jōkasai (1681–1704)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Sprinkled gold lacquer with mother-of-pearl, stone, and metal
    Ojime: ovoid gold bead decorated with grasses
    Netuske: black wood carved as a piece of firewood
  • Dimensions: 3 3/4 x 2 11/16 x 3/4 in. (9.5 x 6.8 x 1.9 cm)
  • Classification: Inrō
  • Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
  • Object Number: 36.100.198
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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