Inrō - Japan - Edo Period (1603-1868) - 19th Century

Inrō - Japan - Edo Period (1603-1868) - 19th Century-photo-3

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Object description :

"Inrō - Japan - Edo Period (1603-1868) - 19th Century"

INRŌ
Japan
Edo period (1603–1868)
19th century
Lacquer, wood, mother-of-pearl, bone, glass, silk
H: 6.4 cm; W: 5.3 cm
(Previous damage)

Box with four compartments in red and gold lacquered wood; decorated with a tree with two plum blossoms—lacquered in red and bone; flying petals in mother-of-pearl.
Interior of each compartment in black lacquer.

Each compartment conceals two internal side holes through which the braided silk suspension cord is threaded. The round bead in the middle is called the ojime.

Also known as a medicine box, the inrō is a kimono accessory with several stacked compartments for carrying small everyday items, as kimonos do not have pockets.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref.: 6090

Price: 420 €