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[Inrō with design of sparrows over rocks and waves]

Artist: Unknown Japanese

Round inrō; wooden, seascape in flat gold lacquer (hiramakiye waves, boulder with bushes, birds) on both sides. Gold worn off along edges. Ojime of red coral? Netsuke, circular, of carved and pierced ivory. Continuous scene, showing three men, one carrying umbrella, crossing a bridge over a stream to a house. Three figures of metal, fitted into the ivory, to which piece end of cord is knotted.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since April the 15th, 2010 up to now
Dimensions
1 x 2 5/8 in. (2.5 x 6.7 cm) (Inro)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Lacquer, wood, ivory, metal
Price
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Composition
zinc5%
atium27%
iron50%
cadmium18%