Inro, Netsuke and Ojime
carver
Gyokuei
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
(Japanese, 1807 - 1891)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: wood; lacquer; glass; lapis lazuli; ivory; pigment
DimensionsOverall (Inro; Netsuke - 2.0 x 3.4 x 1.8; Ojime - 1.2 dia.): 6 x 6.1 x 2.2 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineFred & Isabel Pollard Collection
Object number1968.267.001 a-d
Descriptiona)Inro - two sections. On a circular natural wood finish base is a relief design of Daruma. His cloak is red, gold & black details embellish his pewter face. Reverse - a ceremonial fly whisk in pewter with red handle. b)Netsuke - ivory carving of the enshrouded Daruma & his successor, Eino. c)Ojime - glass inlaid with lapis lazuli in ram's horn motif.Status
Not on view
c1900
c.1854-1870
Miura Kenya
