Inros are traditional Japanese objects used mainly by men during the Edo period (1603-1868). They are small, portable boxes used to carry small objects such as seals, medicines and other valuables. Each compartment is carefully shaped by hand to fit perfectly together. To carry an inro, the Japanese used a netsuke, a small sculpture attached to the cord that passed through the top of the inro and was inserted into the wearer's belt. This accessory represented the social status and refinement of its owner.
In used condition but in good overall condition.
Dimensions:
Height: 6 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Depth: 2.7 cm