Six-case inro with formal chrysanthemum design
Late 18th–early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueGold lacquer ground decorated with floral tendrils in gold hiramaki-e, the chrysanthemums in low aokin and gold hiramaki-e, some with gold kirikane centers; compartments and risers gold nashiji; shoulders and rims gold fundame
DimensionsOverall: 9.3 x 5.1 x 2.9 cm (3 11/16 x 2 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number21.682a
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Early 19th century
mid-late 18th century
early to mid-19th century
Late 18th–early 19th century
mid to late 19th century