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Meji's Period Inro Box. Japan, 19th Century.
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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)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Madrid, ES
- Reference Number:Seller: HL0181stDibs: LU2193341302422

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