Case (Inrō) with Design of Seated Tiger in Rain (obverse); Bamboo with Inscription (reverse)

Sō Shiseki

Japanese, 1715–1786

Date19th century

MediumLacquer, roiro, gold foil, aogai inlay; Interior: roiro

Dimensions3 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 15/16 in. (7.8 x 7.8 x 2.4 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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