Three-case inro with design of scene from the kyogen play Utsubozaru
Late 18th century
Medium/TechniqueBlack lacquer ground; decoration in gold, aokin, silver, red and black takamaki-e, with gold foil; compartments black lacquer; shoulders and rims gold fundame; risers each with a different tree in togidashi-e
DimensionsOverall: 7.3 x 6.5 x 2.4 cm (2 7/8 x 2 9/16 x 15/16 in.)
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Lydia Semple Hays
Accession number17.6a
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mid-late 18th century