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Five-case inro with design of Jurojin and cranes surrounded by stylized pines
Attributed to: Kono Shunmei (Japanese, 1787–1860)
Japanese
Edo period–Meiji era
19th century
Medium/Technique
Black lacquer ground almost completely covered in fine gold dust to form a continuous ground, decoration in gold hiramaki-e and takamaki-e with encrustation of gold, silver, shibuichi, shakudo and copper; compartments and risers gold Gyobu nashiji; shoulders and rims gold fundame
Dimensions
Overall: 9.6 x 4.6 x 2.9 cm (3 3/4 x 1 13/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
General Funds
Accession Number76.465
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsInro
Signed
Hôgen Shunmei (Haruaki)
法眼春明
法眼春明
ProvenancePurchased by Charles G. Loring