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Four-case inro with wisteria, butterfly and clam-shells design

Late 18th century
Medium/TechniqueBlack lacquer ground; decoration in mitsuda-e of three colors, and gold togidashi-e for the stalks of the wisteria; shells in gold and silver takamaki-e; compartments and risers gold nashiji; shoulders and rims gold fundame
DimensionsOverall: 8.6 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm (3 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number13.1382a
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ClassificationsInro
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