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Inro with Shrine Gate and Figure Shooting Bird

mid-1800s to early 1900s

Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) to Meiji period

(1868–1912)
Medium
lacquered wood, ivory, blue bead, gold leaf, pigment
Measurements
Box: 8.8 x 5.2 x 2 cm (3 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 13/16 in.); Figure: 1.7 x 1.7 cm (11/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Henry B. Andrews 2000.1002
Public Domain
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Not on view
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A rectangular, lacquered wood container consists of five stacked sections joined by a brown cord. Its dark brown surface is decorated with a red shrine gate and a golden figure aiming toward a bird. Golden pine trees line the base. The cord passes through a light blue bead and ends in a small ivory carving. The carving depicts a crouched figure with knees and elbows tucked in.

Inro with Shrine Gate and Figure Shooting Bird

mid-1800s to early 1900s

Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) to Meiji period (1868–1912)

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