Saya Inrō with Pine and Ivy (obverse) and Bamboo Grove (reverse)

Japan · second half of the 19th century

Saya Inrō with Pine and Ivy (obverse) and Bamboo Grove (reverse)

Sheath shape; lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, and colored ivory inlay on gold lacquer ground Netsuke: kagamibuta type, lotus pad with frog; stained ivory and metal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0 1.0

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