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Inro (Case) with Squirrels in Grapevines

葡萄に栗鼠蒔絵印籠

1700–1868

Japan, Edo period

(1615–1868)
Medium
Lacquer on wood with sprinkled gold powder design (maki-e)
Measurements
Overall: 8 x 5.8 cm (3 1/8 x 2 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1916.860
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Description

With multiple small compartments joined with a woven silk cord, inro are small cases that can be worn on one’s obi, the sash fastening a kimono. This one has a metal ojime, or small cinch, with a pierced floral design and a wood netsuke (toggle) carved with an autumnal design of quails in millet. The netsuke can be used both to pull the inro out and to help keep it in the obi. Squirrels in grapevines is a popular autumn motif.

Inro (Case) with Squirrels in Grapevines

1700–1868

Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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