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Inro: MAR.O.32-1912

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Unidentified

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Description

Lacquer inro, with six divisions. Black ground decorated in gold takamakie, on both sides, with chrysanthemums. Risers and lining nashiji.

Legal notes

Charles Brinsley Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 8.2 cm
Width: 5.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century-19th Century
1700 CE - 1899 CE

Materials used in production

Lacquer

Techniques used in production

Takamakie
Lacquering

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: In gold, with red kakihan

  • Text: Jar shaped kakihan
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.O.32-1912
Primary reference Number: 204617
Raphael list number: 40
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Audit data

Created: Friday 17 July 2015 Updated: Tuesday 12 January 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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