Five-case inro with design of shishi and peonies
Hôsensai
(Japanese)
mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueBlack lacquer ground almost completely covered in gold lacquer of fine kinpun and medium-grade nashiji/hirame; decoration in bold gold and aokin hiramaki-e and takamaki-e with extensive use of kirikane and larger areas of foil; compartments and risers gold Gyobu nashiji; shoulders and rims gold fundame
DimensionsOverall: 9.2 x 4.2 x 2.7 cm (3 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number21.686
On View
Not on viewClassificationsInro
Collections
En'ami Suô
early to mid-18th century
Kono Shunmei
19th century
