Case (Inrō) with Design of Flowering Plants with Dragonfly and Insects

Date19th century

MediumLacquer, roiro, hirame, gold and red hiramakie, aogai, raden, stained ivory; Interior: nashiji and fundame

Dimensions3 3/16 x 2 1/4 x 7/8 in. (8.1 x 5.7 x 2.3 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodMeiji period (1868–1912)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

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