Inrō with Chinese Scholars and Characters

Kitajima Setsuzan

1636–1697

Dateearly to mid-18th century

MediumThree cases; lacquered wood with black and brown takamaki-e, togidashimaki-e Netsuke: manjū type, ivory; writing implements and books Ojime: malachite bead

Dimensions3 9/16 x 1 11/16 x 5/8 in. (9.1 x 4.3 x 1.6 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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