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Inrô with design of snow-covered nandina

Hara Yôyûsai (Japanese, 1769–1845)
Designed by: Sakai Hôitsu (Japanese, 1761–1828)
Japanese
Edo period
19th century

Medium/Technique Lacquer inlaid in gold and silver takamaki-e and coral
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)
Credit Line John Ware Williard Fund
Accession Number2014.1962
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsInro

ProvenanceFebruary 8, 1965, Carl Tobin and others sale, Sotheby’s, London, lot 134, to Edward A. Wrangham O.B.E (b. 1928 – d. 2009), England; November 5, 2014, Edward A. Wrangham sale, part V, Bonhams, London, lot 158, sold to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 10, 2014)