Inrō with Ema (Shinto Shrine Votive Plaque) of Eight Fan Shapes and Framed Pictures

Datesecond half of the 18th century

MediumFour cases; lacquered wood with gold and silver togidashimaki-e, hiramaki-e, black lacquer, cut-out gold foil application on black ground Netsuke: puppy; ivory Ojime: metal with plum blossoms in gold inlay

Dimensions2 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 13/16 in. (6.6 x 6 x 2 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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