Case (Inrō) with Design of Fish among Seaweeds

Date18th–19th century

MediumLacquer, roiro, gold hiramakie, raden, stained horn, ivory, chinkinbori; Interior: red lacquer and fundame, chinkinbori decoration

Dimensions2 11/16 x 3 x 3/4 in. (6.9 x 7.6 x 1.9 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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