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Three case inro with design of Shoki chasing an oni
Three case inro with design of Shoki chasing an oni

Three case inro with design of Shoki chasing an oni

early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueCarved shell, the top and bottom separate and applied; interiors plain black polished shell
DimensionsOverall: 8.6 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm (3 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 in.)
Credit LineGift of Major Henry Lee Higginson
Accession number18.248a
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ClassificationsInro
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