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Inro: MAR.O.6-1912

Object information

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Lacquer inro. There are four divisions, with a black ground. Depicting rocks, plants, two wheels, and torrent.
Reverse, torii, plants and torrent. Black risers.

The two ends have been repaired with gold lacquer, probably this inro originally had five divisions

Legal notes

Charles Brinsley Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 6 cm
Width: 6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
1850 - 1899

Materials used in production

black Ground colour
lacquer Gold
Lacquer

Techniques used in production

Lacquering

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.O.6-1912
Primary reference Number: 204597
Raphael list number: 6
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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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