[Inrō with decor of Chinese lions catching peonies; netsuke of herb gatherer]
Artist: Unknown Japanese
four-case inrō; fundame decorated in hiramaki-e with leaping karashishi holding peony flower in mouth; reverse with another shishi on gold ground; glass bead ojime; ivory netsuke of herb gatherer drowsing beside basket with flowers and sickle; attached with brown, braided, silk rope through inro and ties at bottom
- Date
- early 19th century
- In our collection
- since September the 8th, 2016 up to now
- Dimensions
- H.3-1/4 x W.2-1/8 x D.3/4 in. (inro)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- lacquer, ivory, glass
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 14% iron 5% oxygen 81%