Inrō with Noh Masks

Inrō with Noh Masks

Datefirst half 19th century

MediumTwo-part sheath type; lacquered wood with gold, silver, color takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, and carved lacquer and ceramic inlay on hirameji ground Netsuke: Shōki the Demon Queller; ivory Ojime: openwork ivory bead

Dimensions2 15/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 1/8 in. (7.4 x 5.6 x 2.9 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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