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Why this is a
Masterpiece

The artist has sensitively depicted a natural scene of both serenity and beauty. The colours are illuminating and the level of detail extraordinary.

History of the Object: This inro was part of the R.W.Lloyd Bequest. Lloyd was a prolific collector of Japanese art.

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Type: Costume and Jewelry
Materials: Wood and laquer
Measurements: Width 6 cm. Height 0.5 cm. Length 8 cm.
Creator name: Kanshosai
Creator date: Unknown
Where it was made: Japan
Geography: Japan
Time period: AD 17th century ~ AD 18th century
Creation date: 17th Century - 18th Century
Function: A small container.
Acquisition: This inro was part of the R.W.Lloyd Bequest which was donated to the Manchester Museum in 1958. Lloyd was a prolific collector of Japanese art.
Copyright: The Manchester Museum
Acknowledgements
Owner: The Manchester Museum
Museum: The Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester
Credit line: The Manchester Museum