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Meji's Period Inro Box. Japan, 19th Century.

$3,165.84
£2,308.67
€2,650
CA$4,330.80
A$4,846.29
CHF 2,530.50
MX$59,580.05
NOK 31,925.21
SEK 30,041.47
DKK 20,166.45
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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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