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Inro: MAR.O.2-1912

Object information

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Lacquer inro. There are five divisions, fitted into a divided black lacquer case with windows, front and reverse. It has a giobu nashiji ground, and gold shishi (takamakiye).
The reverse has a peony of gold leaf and takamakiye. Fine nashiji risers and inside the outer case

Legal notes

Charles Brinsley Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 7.3 cm
Width: 5.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: AD 1799

Components of the work

Risers

Materials used in production

Lacquer
Gold

Techniques used in production

Takamakie
Lacquering

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.O.2-1912
Primary reference Number: 204594
Raphael list number: 2
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Audit data

Created: Friday 17 July 2015 Updated: Friday 17 July 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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