Case (Inrō) with Design of Butterflies

Date18th–19th century

MediumLacquer, gyobu, gold and silver hiramakie, takamakie, raden; Interior: gyobu nashiji and fundame

Dimensions3 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 in. (8.5 x 6.6 x 2.6 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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