Case (Inrō) with Design of Hannya and Anchin-san beside Maple Leaves (obverse); Flaming Dragons and Inscription (reverse)

Japan

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Title: Case (Inrō) with Design of Hannya and Anchin-san beside Maple Leaves (obverse); Flaming Dragons and Inscription (reverse)
Culture: Japan
Medium: Lacquer, dark brown ground imitating iron, gold, black, red and silver hiramakie; Interior: roiro and fundame
Dimensions: 3 3/16 x 3 1/8 x 3/4 in. (8.1 x 7.9 x 1.9 cm)
Classification: Inrō
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
Object Number: 13.67.80
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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