Case (Inrō) with Design of Two Saddled Horses (obverse); Saddled Mule beside Decorated Post (reverse)

Date18th–19th century

MediumLacquer, nashiji, hirame, gold and coloured hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: nashiji, fundame & red lacquer

Dimensions3 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 7/8 in. (8.5 x 6.1 x 2.2 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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