Inrō with Chrysanthemums and Auspicious Characters for Longevity

Unknown maker

Medium: Three cases; lacquered wood with gold, silver, and red takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e on black and nashiji ground Netsuke: piece of coral Ojime: ivory bead with lacquer decoration of insects
Dimensions: 3 1/4 x 2 5/16 x 13/16 in. (8.2 x 5.8 x 2 cm)
Culture: Japan
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Inrō
Dated: 19th century
Pixels: 941 × 646
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Inrō with Chrysanthemums and Auspicious Characters for Longevity. 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.