Inrō Imitating an Old Chinese Ink Cake

Japan

18th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

古墨形印籠
Title: Inrō Imitating an Old Chinese Ink Cake
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Four cases; lacquered wood with black and brown takamaki-e, togidashimaki-e on black groundNetsuke: carved wood; lotus leaf and snailOjime: cylindrical bead of various metals
Dimensions: 5 1/4 x 1 5/8 5/8 in. (13.4 x 4.2 x 1.6 cm)
Classification: Inrō
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Object Number: 29.100.829
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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