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Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

$2,350
£1,790.34
€2,064.33
CA$3,288.78
A$3,674.66
CHF 1,922.25
MX$45,063.12
NOK 24,562.77
SEK 23,292.01
DKK 15,407.24
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About the Item

The Inro is comprised of three stacked compartments and features a deer motif with mother of pearl accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like medicine, tobacco or hanko (seal). This inro is stored in a makie kobako with persimmon trees and family crest decorations. Makie box measures 3.5" x 4" x 5", the inro measures 1" x 2" x 2.75" and weighs 8.1 oz. (230g) in total (both items together).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer,Wood,Carved,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GU2641stDibs: LU1778242864522

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