Case (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon, Shiomi Masanari, early 18th century

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Case (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon, Edo period (1615–1868), early 18th century, Japan, Case: gold on black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay; Fastener (ojime): gold with design of crabs, reed, and rock; Toggle (netsuke): ivory carved in the shape of a reclining bull (signed: Ran’ichi), H. 2 13/16 in. ( cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); D. 7/8 in. ( cm), Inrō, Shiomi Masanari (Japanese, 1647–ca. 1722

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