Untitled

Unknown

18th century · Lacquer, fundame, gold, silver, black and red hiramakie, raden inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame · Asian Art

The rare, early example in tortoiseshell was made at the beginning of the Edo period, when inrō were first developed.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th century

Medium

Lacquer, fundame, gold, silver, black and red hiramakie, raden inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891