Inro: Twelve Symbols of the Zodiac
Inro: Twelve Symbols of the Zodiac
Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century
Dimensions3 1/8 x 2 1/8 in. (7.9 x 5.3 cm)
Mediumlacquer
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee
Object number
1950.97C
Not on View
DescriptionDragon, cock, dog, tiger, rat, ox, monkey, boar, sheep, horse, serpent, and hare.
Lacquer with iridescent mother-of-pearl and gold inlays and applied figures in various metals. Interiors: nashiji.
19th century
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