Four-case inro with design of pheasants, rocks and cherry blossom

Bisen (Japanese)

early to mid-19th century

Medium/TechniqueGold lacquer ground of fine kinpun with an area of hirame; decoration in gold, aokin, silver, red and black hiramaki-e and takamaki-e; compartments and risers gold nashiji; shoulders and rims gold fundame

DimensionsOverall: 8 x 6.1 x 2.3 cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 7/8 in.)

Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Lydia Semple Hays

Accession number17.4

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