Single-case inro in the form of a scallop shell with design of other shells
Late 19th century
Medium/TechniqueCarved wood with ceramic encrustation and gold hiramaki-e; compartments and risers black lacquer with sparse gold hirame; shoulders and rims gold fundame lacquer
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 7.6 x 3.8 cm (3 x 3 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number21.82a
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Not on viewClassificationsInro
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Early 19th century
Early 19th century
mid to late 19th century
