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Inro

1750–99

Japan, Edo period

(1615–1868)
Medium
lacquer
Measurements
Overall: 7.7 x 5.6 cm (3 1/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1916.880
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A gold lacquer container features four stacked segments adorned with circular phoenix motifs in gold and silver. A purple cord runs vertically through the sides, terminating in an intricate knot. Above the container, the cord passes through a gold-colored, openwork spherical bead. It attaches to a circular cream-colored toggle with a central carved gold insert. The purple cord loops through the bead and toggle, creating a single vertical suspension.

Inro

1750–99

Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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