Inro: Seven Chinese Sages in a Bamboo Grove

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Inro: Seven Chinese Sages in a Bamboo Grove

Artist Somada Hisamitsu (Japanese)

Date19th century

Dimensions3 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. (9.2 x 4.8 cm)

Mediumlacquer

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1948.137C

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DescriptionLacquer; Glossy black ground; inlays of iridescent shell, gold and silver foil, touches of gold-dust and brown lacquer.

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