Case (Inrō) with Design of Dragon Facing Front

Date19th century

MediumLacquer, brown and silver nashiji, gold and coloured hiramakie, inlaid eyes; Interior: red lacquer and fundame

Dimensions3 3/16 x 2 11/16 x 13/16 in. (8.1 x 6.9 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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