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Four-case inrô with design of peacock and cherry-blossom

Early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueGold lacquer ground of fine kinpun; decoration in gold, aokin, silver and colored hiramaki-e and takamaki-e with gold kirikane and shell; compartments and risers gold nashiji; shoulders and rims gold fundame
DimensionsOverall: 9.2 x 4.6 x 2.7 cm (3 5/8 x 1 13/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number27.77
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ClassificationsInro
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