Case (Inrō) with Design of Tiger Seen from Behind

Date19th century

MediumLacquer, shibuichi coloured ground, gold, silver and red hiramakie, inlaid eye; Interior: red lacquer & silver fundame

Dimensions3 9/16 x 2 7/16 x 7/8 in. (9 x 6.2 x 2.2 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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