Case (Inrō) with Design of Chinese Sages Seated on Verandah

Date17th–18th century

MediumLacquer, roiro, rubbed fundame, gold and black hiramakie, tortoiseshell; Interior: nashiji and fundame

Dimensions2 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 7/8 in. (6.3 x 5.3 x 2.3 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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