Case (Inrō) with Design of Monkeys Trying to get Persimmons with Stick (obverse); Hawk in Persimmon Tree (reverse)

Hanabusa Itchō

Japanese, 1652–1724

Date18th–19th century

MediumLacquer, roiro, gold, silver, brown and red hiramakie, various inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame

Dimensions4 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 15/16 in. (10.4 x 4.4 x 2.4 cm)

CultureJapan

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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