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[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
copper14%
iron5%
oxygen81%