Case (Inrō) with Design of Sheaves of Rice in Boats

Koma School Japanese

19th century

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Title: Case (Inrō) with Design of Sheaves of Rice in Boats
Artist: Koma School (Japanese)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Gold maki-e with mother-of-pearl inlay and black lacquer
Ojime: ivory
Netsuke: carved bone with moon and goose
Dimensions: H. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); D. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Classification: Inrō
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Object Number: 36.100.218
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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