Victoria and Albert Museum
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Motifs and Symbols: Animals
Inro with dragonfly design, 18th century. Museum no. W.419-1910
Inro with dragonfly design, 18th century. Museum no. W.419-1910
Inro
Japan
18th century
Porcelain and laquer relief
Museum no. W.419-1910
Inro (small box) with dragonflies in porcelain and lacquer relief. Dragonflies are emblems of martial success, and also a symbol of late summer and early autumn.
