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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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