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Inrō (5)

Description:

 

This gold lacquered inrō has a texture imitating a leather pouch. There is a hare on the front, possibly signifying that is was made in the year of the hare.  It also has a smooth, circular netsuke and an ojime - a small bead - to keep the compartments closed.

 

Place of Production:
Japan
Materials/Media:
Wood, lacquer and gold
Source:
Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
Accession number:
1954.52.14, C2563


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