Four-case inro with design of formal chrysanthemums and paulownias
Kôami Chôkô
(Japanese)
Late 18th century
Medium/TechniqueGold Gyobu nashiji ground; the paulownia depicted in outline of gold hiramaki-e, the chrysanthemums variously in gold and silver low takamaki-e, gold foil and shell with gold hiramaki-e outlines; compartments and risers gold nashiji; shoulders and rims gold fundame
DimensionsOverall: 8.9 x 5.3 x 2 cm (3 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number33.527a
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