Inro: Dragon, Waves, and Rocks

ArtistIn the style of Ritsu-o (Ogawa Haritsu) (Japanese)

Datelate 18th century

Dimensions2 3/4 x 2 5/16 in. (7 x 5.9 cm)

Mediumlacquer

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1948.118C

Not on View

DescriptionLacquer; ground of sharkskin, panel of imitation tortoise-shell and gold lacquer; silver inlay; Interior: nashiji.

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