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Inkstone Case (lid) — Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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Written by: Defne KılıçResearcher · Asian Art
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 94037
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

Inkstone Case (lid)

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Artist / MakerJapan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Date1800s
Culture / OriginJapan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Mediumlacquer on wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl, applied carved metal, and glazed ceramic
DimensionsOverall: 3.5 x 21.6 x 16 cm (1 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.)
DepartmentJapanese Art
TypeLacquer
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