Case (Inrō) with Design taken from 'Fang Shi Mopu' (Book of Ink Cake Designs) (obverse); Large Jar on Stand (reverse)

Fangshi Mopu

Date19th century

MediumBlack hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, ceramic and mother-of-pearl inlay; Interior: Roiro and fundame

Dimensions3 1/16 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in. (7.8 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodMeiji period (1868–1912)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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