Single-case inro with crane and pine design

early to mid-19th century

Medium/TechniquePlain wood ground with enhanced grain; cranes applied in shibuichi with gold eyes; pines applied in lead with gold hiramaki-e and shell; compartment and riser red-brown lacquer; rim dull silver lacquer

DimensionsOverall: 6.2 x 5.5 x 2.4 cm (2 7/16 x 2 3/16 x 15/16 in.)

Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Lydia Semple Hays

Accession number17.5

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