Fine Inro in the form of Drawers
Japan, first half 19th century
The sides decorated with lacquered mandarin ducks, with a fall-front interior behind which five ivory drawers.
H. 7.8 x L. 6 x D. 2.2 cm
An unusual inro, decorated with a male and female mandarin duck and five small drawers to contain medicins.
The sides decorated with lacquered mandarin ducks, with a fall-front interior behind which five ivory drawers.
H. 7.8 x L. 6 x D. 2.2 cm
An unusual inro, decorated with a male and female mandarin duck and five small drawers to contain medicins.
Part of the Japan collection.
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