Inrō

Hasensai Senjin · Japanese

Date: 19th century

Medium: Lacquer decorated with sprinkled and polished hiramakie lacquer, carved ivory, and mother-of-pearl inlay; Ojime: coral bead, Netsuke: ivory flower

Dimensions: 3 7/16 x 2 1/4 x 13/16 in. (8.8 x 5.7 x 2 cm)

Classification: Inrō

Culture: Japan

Period: Edo period (1615–1868)

Themes: Brushes, Desks, Men, Painting, Women

Rogers Fund, 1913