[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
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cadmium 71% atium 23% oxygen 2% zinc 0% copper 2% iron 2%