Inro of two compartments

Made:
Japan
Small metal inro

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Small metal inro
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Small metal inro, pulls apart into 3 pieces forming 2 compartments, enclosed within brass sheath, with card for suspension, threaded with a bead, Japanese

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A68099
Materials:
brass, bronze and complete
Measurements:
overall: 24 mm x 18 mm x 5 mm,
type:
inro
credit:
Glendining