Case (Inrō) with Design of Caparisoned Elephant Standing (obverse); Two Karako with Trumpet, Banner (reverse)

Japan

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Case (Inrō) with Design of Caparisoned Elephant Standing (obverse); Two Karako with Trumpet, Banner (reverse)
Period: Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
Date: 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Lacquer, roiro, hirame, gold, silver and colored hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: nashiji and fundame; each case: silver metal box
Dimensions: 3 11/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (9.4 x 6.5 x 2.8 cm)
Classification: Inrō
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
Object Number: 13.67.96
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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