Case (Inrō) with Design of Chinese Scholar Seated at Low Desk (obverse); Lady Using Brush (reverse)

Hasensai Senjin Japanese

19th century

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Title: Case (Inrō) with Design of Chinese Scholar Seated at Low Desk (obverse); Lady Using Brush (reverse)
Artist: Hasensai Senjin
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Lacquer decorated with sprinkled and polished hiramakie lacquer, carved ivory, and mother-of-pearl inlay; Ojime: coral bead, Netsuke: ivory flower
Dimensions: 3 7/16 x 2 1/4 x 13/16 in. (8.8 x 5.7 x 2 cm)
Classification: Inrō
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
Object Number: 13.67.41
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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