Inro: twelve signs of zodiac, each surrounded by a plant or tree motif

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Inro: twelve signs of zodiac, each surrounded by a plant or tree motif

Place of OriginJapan

Date19th century

Dimensions3 5/16 x 2 3/16 in. (8.4 x 5.5 cm)

Mediumlacquer with inlaid gold and silver

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1948.153C

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