RecordInro, personal accessory< 1 of 1 > Back made in Japan
Inro, personal accessoryInro were used to carry small personal seals or medicines. It was hung from a man's kimono sash, as kimono do not have any pockets. A netsuke, toggle was attached to the cord running through the inro and a bead ojime to keep the trays closed. This inro was made of wood covered in layers of lacquer. The design of an Okina dancer has a white ivory mask. The design is built up in paste, moulded into shape with colours and gold added to the surface which is then covered in layers of clear lacquer. A No theatre performance started with the dance of Okina. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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