Inro with peony decoration
Place of OriginJapan
Date1800-1900
PeriodEdo period (1615-1868)
MaterialsCarved rosewood
DimensionsH. 3 in x W. 2 in, H. 6.9 cm x w. 5.7 cm
Credit LineGift of Dr. Joseph Kushner
Object number2014.7
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewInscribedInscribed on the reverse with a five character poetic phrase in Chinese, danbo pen tian xiang (tanpaku fun tenka [tanpaku tenka [ga] fuku] in Japanese), or "Indifferent to wealth and fame, spraying a celestial fragrance."
MarkingsA carved seal on the front may be read as "Kiyoshi no in" or "Sei no in" (seal of Kiyoshi or seal of Sei); on the reverse side are two seals, t and r.
approx. 1750-1850
1600-1700
1736-1795
1600-1700
1800-1900
approx. 1750 - 1850
approx. 1750 - 1850
1800-1850
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1300-1400
approx. 1000-1127