Case (Inrō) with Design of Clamshells and Fireflies, Koma Yasutada, late 18th century

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Case (Inrō) with Design of Clamshells and Fireflies, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th century, Japan, Case: powdered gold and silver (maki-e) and gold foil on red lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay; Fastener (ojime): silver with design of bird and flowers in gold; Toggle (netsuke): carved ivory and colored lacquer with design of Daikoku in ivory and carnelian inlays, H. 2 13/16 in. ( cm); W. 2 15/16 in. ( cm); D. 7/8 in. ( cm), Inrō, Koma Yasutada (Japanese

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