Inrō with Sparrows in Snow-covered Nandina

Hara Yōyūsai

Japanese, 1772–1845

Dateearly 19th century

MediumLacquer with gold and silver makie, coral, and applied stained ivory Ojime: bead with stylized medallions; green stone with gold makie lacquer Netsuke: round box with iris design

DimensionsOverall (inro): H. 3 11/16 in. (9.3 cm); W. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); D. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

Rogers Fund, 1913

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