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Antique Inro Box, Meiji Period, Lacquered Wood, Japan, 19th Century

$3,128.26
£2,311.19
€2,650VAT Included
CA$4,339.76
A$4,404.06
CHF 2,538.85
MX$53,325.50
NOK 29,468
SEK 29,783.18
DKK 20,206.67

About the Item

Inro is an ancient traditional Japanese box used to carry and store small items such as tobacco, money, paintbrushes, and other objects. The inro is a stack of small boxes hanging from a "netsuque" made of animal bone. The floral decoration on the boxes is made of mother-of-pearl on lacquer. Meiji period, Japan, 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: HL0181stDibs: LU2193341302422

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