Case (Inrō) with Design of Tortoise Swimming above Water Weeds (obverse); Bamboo stems, Vines (reverse)

Date19th–20th century

MediumLacquer wood, roiro, imitated bamboo, gold, silver and coloured hiramakie, kirigane; Interior: nashiji and fundame

Dimensions4 1/16 x 2 5/8 x 9/16 in. (10.3 x 6.7 x 1.5 cm)

CultureJapan

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

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