Brass inro (small decorative container) from the Meiji and Taisho periods

Brass inro (small decorative container) from the Meiji and Taisho periods

USD 344.00 USD
SKU: AeJJxqZ1
Categories: China

Specifications

Primary MaterialBrass
ColorGold
Original/ReproductionAntique Original
Region Of OriginJapan
MakerNatural stone
Age1900-1940
Country Of OriginJapan

Inro (inro) originated as a container for seals and ink pads that was introduced from China during the Muromachi period. Like other inro, it has a structure where a cord is passed through the tubes on both sides, designed to prevent the lid from opening accidentally.

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