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Four-case inro with design of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove

Early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueBlack lacquer with some sparse gold hirame; decoration in gold, aokin and silver hiramaki-e with abise-make; compartments and risers gold nashiji; shoulders and rims gold fundame
DimensionsOverall: 9.1 x 4.6 x 2.7 cm (3 9/16 x 1 13/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Major Henry Lee Higginson
Accession number18.230a
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ClassificationsInro
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