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1966

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2015

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Inro (Japan)

This is a inro. It is dated 1875–1900 and we acquired it in 1966. Its medium is lacquer. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Maxime Hermanos and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 28 x 5 x 6.4 cm (11 x 1 15/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Inro (Japan); lacquer; H x W x D: 28 x 5 x 6.4 cm (11 x 1 15/16 x 2 1/2 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos; 1966-6-15

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