Four-case inro with design of seagulls and chidori
Yamamoto Mitsutoshi
(Japanese, 1838–1908)
Late 19th century
Medium/TechniqueGold lacquer ground of very fine kinpun; obverse with decoration in gold hiramaki-e and applied silver; reverse with decoration in gold and silver hiramaki-e with shell; compartments and risers gold nashiji; shoulders and rims gold fundame
DimensionsOverall: 8.4 x 5.9 x 2.6 cm (3 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number11.10058
On View
Not on viewClassificationsInro
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NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
early to mid-19th century
early to mid-19th century