Inro and Ojime

Japan

Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century

  • Titles Inro and Ojime (Descriptive)@Dragon King and Equestrian Man Crossing a Bridge Among Pine Trees (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium wood, gold lacquer and silk cord
  • Dimensions Inro: 4 x 2 1/4 x 1 in. (10.2 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm) Ojime: 1/2 x 1/4 in. (1.3 x 0.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Bequest of William M. Spencer III, AFI.201.2010a-b
  • Work Type inro and ojime
  • Classification Costume

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