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Four-case inro with design of Chokaro releasing a horse from his gourd

Japanese
Edo period
mid-late 18th century

Medium/Technique Polished brown/black lacquer ground; decoration in gold, aokin and silver hiramaki-e and low takamaki-e, the horse in gilt metal; compartments and risers black lacquer; shoulders and rims gold fundame
Dimensions Overall: 12.9 x 4.1 x 1.8 cm (5 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Major Henry Lee Higginson
Accession Number18.229
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsInro

Signed Unsigned
無銘