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Inro: MAR.O.4-1912

Object information

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Lacquer inro. There are five divisions, with a gold lacquer ground. Story of the empress Jingo Kogo writing her bow the two chracters "Koku O" (rule of state).
Reverse, the Kami Tzora with tide jewel. Nashiji lining and risers. The ivory features were added later

Legal notes

Charles Brinsley Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 9 cm
Width: 6.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
1840 - 1850

Materials used in production

lacquer Gold
Lacquer
Ivory

Techniques used in production

Lacquering

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.O.4-1912
Primary reference Number: 204596
Raphael list number: 4
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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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