Inro: Chinese lions on a stand

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Inro: Chinese lions on a stand

Place of OriginJapan

Date19th century

Dimensions3 x 2 1/8 in. (7.6 x 4.2 cm)

Mediumlacquer

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1950.76C

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DescriptionFront: Chinese lions on a stand. Back: peony spray. Lacquer: (exterior) light brown wood with gold nashiji lacquer in relief and a high relief inlay of gold, silver and shakudo.

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