Case (Inrō) with Design of Dragon Flies

Date18th–19th century

MediumLacquer, fundame, gold, brown and red hiramakie, takamakie, ceramic inlay; Interior: roiro and fundame

Dimensions2 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 in. (7.4 x 5.9 x 2.5 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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