Case (Inrō) with Design of Butterflies in Flight

Date19th century

MediumWood, brushed wood, gold takamakie, raden, lacquer, pottery inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame

Dimensions3 1/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 in. (7.7 x 7 x 2.5 cm)

CultureJapan

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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