Inro: Shoki and an oni

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Inro: Shoki and an oni

Artist Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891)

Place of OriginJapan

Date19th century

Dimensions3 1/4 x 2 5/16 in. (8.3 x 5.9 cm)

Mediumlacquer

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1948.138C

Not on View

DescriptionLacquer: imitating shibuichi on obverse; glossy black on reverse. Design incised. Interiors: nashiji

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