Inrō (3)

A wooden inrō with inlaid mother of pearl birds and a netsuke (toggle) of a laughing figure holding an open fan. The use of shell or mother of pearl for the birds displays the craftsman's skill and the wearer's taste.

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Collection :

Creator :

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Place of Production :

Japan

Dimensions :

NA

Materials :

Wood and mother of pearl

Location :

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Accession number :

0199.59

Copyright :

NA

2 Fmedia2 F11730162 F0199 59 a

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