Inrō with Portuguese Figures

Unknown maker

Medium: Four cases; lacquered wood with gold hiramaki-e and cut-out gold foil application on black ground Netsuke: dog; ivory Ojime: antler bead
Dimensions: H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Culture: Japan
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Inrō
Dated: late 18th–early 19th century
Pixels: 1500 × 2000
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Inrō with Portuguese Figures. late 18th–early 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.