Antique Arms and Armor, August 28th, 2021
Lot 380:
Very fine antique Meiji perio lacquered mother of pearl inlay 5 segments inro. 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 1".An inro (å°ç± , InrÅ, lit. "stamp case") is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist when wearing a kimono. They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware.
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