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An image of Three-case 'inrô' decorated with coxcomb and autumn grasses by

Unknown Artist

Title
Three-case 'inrô' decorated with coxcomb and autumn grasses
Place of origin
Japan
Period
Edo (Tokugawa) period 1615 - 1868 → Japan
Year
19th century
Media category
Lacquerware
Materials used
'maki-e' lacquer on wood, inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Dimensions

4.2 x 6.2cm overall:

a - part a - 'inrô' top; 1 x 6.2 x 1.3cm; height x width x depth

b - part b - 'inrô' upper centre; 1.3 x 6.2 x 1.3cm; height x width x depth

c - part c - 'inrô' lower centre; 1.3 x 6.2 x 1.3cm; height x width x depth

d - part d - 'inrô' base; 1.7 x 6.2 x 1.3cm; height x width x depth

Signature & date
Not signed. Not dated.
Credit
Bequest of George Sherren Johnson 1995
Accession number
128.1995.a-d
Location
Lower Asian gallery