Japanese - Inro with the Three Friends of Winter (Pine, Bamboo, and Prunus) - Walters 67538
Summary
A standard (oblong) "tsuishu" lacquer four compartment inro. A design of pine, bamboo, and prunus in "tsuishu" carving on a red ground. The lower section of the inro with a diaper pattern of "asanoha." The interior in "nashiji" and "fundame." The cord channels are external. Together with a lacquered wood carved netsuke in the shape of a seated "shishi inu."
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artwork
inro in the walters art museum
lacquer of japan in the walters art museum
netsuke miniature sculpture of japan
three friends of winter
walters art museum
Date
1850
Source
Walters Art Museum
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