Inro: landscape with mountains and water

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Inro: landscape with mountains and water

Artistpossibly attributed to Somada Mitsumasa

Place of OriginJapan

Date19th century

Dimensions3 x 2 3/16 in. (7.7 x 5.5 cm)

Mediumlacquer with mother-of-pearl and gold

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1948.136C

Not on View

DescriptionBlack lacquer inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pearl and gold; Portions of inlay missing. Interiors: dullish black.

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