Case (Inrō) with Design of Cranes in Flight over Waves

Date19th century

MediumLacquer, roiro, togidashi, gold, silver, black and red hiramakie, gold foil; Interior: nashiji and fundame

Dimensions3 1/8 x 2 3/16 x 15/16 in. (8 x 5.6 x 2.4 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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