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Case (Inrō) with Designs of Chrysanthemums and Bamboo-Woven Fence
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Lacquer with mother-of-pearl and pewter; Interior: roiro and fundame; Ojime: gilt iron bead perforated in floral design; Netusuke: mother-of-pearl inlay ivory gold and red and black lacquer in design of flying bird, Edo period (1615–1868), Japan
Title: Case (Inrō) with Designs of Chrysanthemums and Bamboo-Woven Fence
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Lacquer with mother-of-pearl and pewter; Interior: roiro and fundame; Ojime: gilt iron bead perforated in floral design; Netusuke: mother-of-pearl inlay ivory gold and red and black lacquer in design of flying bird, Edo period (1615–1868), Japan.
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