Original Message:   Japanese Cloisonne Exhibit Right Now in Los Angeles - An Inro Ojime Netsuke set

http://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/polished-to-perfection I have the accompanying book, which contains this photo of a cloisonne inro set. The ojime bead appears to be done with a silver backing under the transparent enamel, either as engraved silver or silver foil. This silver-transparent-enamel technique evidently began in the 1890s, and was popular during the Art Nouveau era. I wonder if this was designed as a cigarette case? Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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