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[Inrō with birds on tree]

Artist: Unknown Japanese

three-case inrō; gold and red takamaki-e and hiramaki-e inlay in Shibayama style; mother-of-pearl inlay; two rectangular panels; on one side is scene of man eating, another man pouring tea; turtle in foreground; flowering plant behind; on reverse side is scene of 2 birds in flowering tree; borders of flowerheads and scrolling foliage; ivory manju netsuke; painted with gold bird; mother-of-pearl floral border; flower centered on bottom; netsuke on gold cord; ivory bead ojime; peacock painted in gold with mother-of-pearl inlay; attached with braided rope

Date
19th century
In our collection
since May the 13th, 2012 up to now
Dimensions
H.4-1/2 x W.2-5/8 x D.1/2 in. (inro)
Location
Not on View
Medium
ivory, mother-of-pearl
Price
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Composition
cadmium71%
atium23%
oxygen2%
zinc0%
copper2%
iron2%