Inrō (2)

This wooden inrō has a phoenix design. The netsuke (toggle) of two monkeys, who may be fighting or playing, was used to prevent the inrō from falling off a man's belt.

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Creator :

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Place of Production :

Japan

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Materials :

Wood

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Related site :

Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy

Accession number :

1954.52.16, C2560

Copyright :

NA

2 Fmedia2 F11729962 F1954 52 16 a

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