Inrō

Unknown artist

Date: 17th century

Medium: Lacquer

Dimensions: 3 1/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 in. (7.8 x 5.4 x 2.5 cm)

Classification: Inrō

Culture: Japan

Period: Edo period (1615–1868)

Themes: Lions, Men, Peonies

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015

Date range

1600 – 1615

Largest dimension

2.5 cm

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