Inro in form of flask

Made:
Japan
Horn flask, probably an inro, with bone nozzle Horn flask, probably an inro, with bone nozzle

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Horn flask, probably an inro, with bone nozzle
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Horn flask, probably an inro, with bone nozzle
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Horn flask, probably an inro, with bone nozzle, with cord for suspension threaded with a bead, originally had a skull applied to 1 side, now missing, Japanese

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A68098
Materials:
horn, string, coral and complete
Measurements:
overall: 77 mm x 38 mm x 16 mm,
type:
inro
credit:
Glendining