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Japanese men used them because the traditional Japanese garment, the kimono, had no pockets. From the late 1500s onwards, Japanese men wore the <i>inro</i> suspended from their sash by a silk cord and a netsuke (toggle). They originally used it to hold their seal and ink or a supply of medicines. However, it rapidly became a costly fashion accessory of little or no practical use. \r\nThis <i>inro</i> is part of a unique set of 12 calendar <i>inro</i> by Shibata Zeshin, each representing a different month of the year. All 12 <i>inro</i> are of a different shape and size, while the decoration is carried out in different lacquer techniques. \r\nZeshin usually referred to a particular month by depicting some aspect of a popular or religious festival that took place at that time. This <i>inro</i> representing the second month is in the form of a temple lantern. It is inscribed <i>Offering to the great deity Inari for the Festival of Inari held on the first day of the month.</i> The reverse is signed <i>Zeshin suppliant</i> Since the main festival dedicated to Inari, the Rice God, was held on the first day of the second month, Zeshin’s allusion is apparent. \r\nFrom the 1700s onwards, many artists signed the <i>inro</i> they made. This example is by Shibata Zeshin (1807-91), one of the most talented and renowned lacquer artists of the 19th century. He was head of a successful workshop with an enormous output.","physicalDescription":"Inrō in the form of a temple lantern in red, black, gold and silver togidashi maki-e (polished-out maki-e) and hiramaki-e (low relief maki-e) lacquer. 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