Case (Inrō) with Design of Squid, Shells and Seaweed
Hara Yōyūsai (Japanese, 1772–1845)
Period:Edo period (1615–1868)
Date:early 19th century
Culture:Japan
Medium:
Case: powdered gold (maki-e) and colored lacquer on black lacquer with mother-of-pearl and gold inlays; Fastener (ojime): ivory carved with abstract design; Toggle (netsuke): ivory carved in the shape of a crabDimensions:H. 3 1/4 (8.3 cm); W. 2 in. ( 5.1 cm)
Classification:InrōCredit
Line:Rogers Fund,1913
(via hicobeli)
Source: tsmskimonoyokubo




