Inrō with Kyōgen Dancer with Quiver from “The Monkey Skin Quiver” (obverse); Dancer with Fan and Sword (reverse)

Japan

first half of the 19th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

靭猿狂言蒔絵印籠
Title: Inrō with Kyōgen Dancer with Quiver from “The Monkey Skin Quiver” (obverse); Dancer with Fan and Sword (reverse)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: first half of the 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Five cases; lacquered wood with gold, silver, red, black takamaki-e, hiramaki-e on gold lacquer ground; Netsuke: carved ivory; folded obi sash; Ojime: metal bead with autumn grasses
Dimensions: H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); D. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
Classification: Inrō
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Object Number: 29.100.775
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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