Published to accompany a 1972 exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, this rare catalog showcases the intricate artistry of traditional Japanese inrō—small, decorative containers once used to carry personal items during the Edo and Meiji periods.
Featuring selections from the private collection of E. A. Wrangham, the catalog includes detailed descriptions and black-and-white photographs of finely crafted lacquerware, offering a unique glimpse into the function and beauty of these historical objects.
A valuable reference for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of Japanese decorative arts.
Title / Author: Inro boxes - Published by the Ashmolean Museum, Department of Eastern Art
Topic: show catalog of Japanese Inro, Exhibition dates: October 9 – November 4, 1972
Year Published: 1972
Print Length: 115 pp, withb/w plates, softback
ISBN or Library of Congress: 0900090103
Condition: good, no interior highlighting or notes
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