Inro: auspicious symbols in and between medaillons

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Inro: auspicious symbols in and between medaillons

Place of OriginJapan

Date19th century

Dimensions2 13/16 x 2 1/2 in. (7.15 x 6.4 cm)

Mediumlacquer

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1950.94C

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DescriptionLacquer: (exterior) dull black ground with gold and red lacquer on and between medallions; (interior) nashiji.

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