Inrō with Sparrows in Snow-covered Nandina

Hara Yōyūsai Japanese

After a design by Sakai Hōitsu Japanese

early 19th century

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原羊遊斎作・酒井抱一下絵　南天に雀印籠
Title: Inrō with Sparrows in Snow-covered Nandina
Artist: Hara Yōyūsai (Japanese, 1772–1845)
Artist: After a design by Sakai Hōitsu (Japanese, 1761–1828)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: early 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Lacquer with gold and silver makie, coral, and applied stained ivory
Ojime: bead with stylized medallions; green stone with gold makie lacquer
Netsuke: round box with iris design
Dimensions: Overall (inro): H. 3 11/16 in. (9.3 cm); W. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); D. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)
Classification: Inrō
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
Object Number: 13.67.33
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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