Inrō with Noh Masks

Japan

first half 19th century

Not on view

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能面蒔絵印籠
Title: Inrō with Noh Masks
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: first half 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Two-part sheath type; lacquered wood with gold, silver, color takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, and carved lacquer and ceramic inlay on hirameji ground
Netsuke: Shōki the Demon Queller; ivory
Ojime: openwork ivory bead
Dimensions: 2 15/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 1/8 in. (7.4 x 5.6 x 2.9 cm)
Classification: Inrō
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Object Number: 29.100.836
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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