Connected inros in form of flask and hinged pouch

Made:
Japan
Two ivory inro, in the form of a flask and a hinged pouch

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Two ivory inro, in the form of a flask and a hinged pouch
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Two ivory inro, in the form of a flask and a hinged pouch, connected by a cord, threaded through a bead to a disc shaped button, carved with intricate patterns', Japanese

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A35893
Materials:
complete, ivory and string
Measurements:
overall: 158 mm x 45 mm
type:
inro
credit:
Glendining