inro

/in-roh/US // ˈɪn roʊ //

亥豕,亥猪,亥豕豕,亥豕豕豕

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
plural in·ro.
- : a small lacquer box with compartments for medicines, cosmetics, etc., worn on the waist sash of the traditional Japanese costume.

Look at this little netsuke, or inro, or sword-guard, and follow the workman as you admire each detail of the execution.
An inro, or pill-box, might require several years for perfection, though small enough to go into a fob.
To his side was tied a gold-lacquered inro, and his paunch was much distended and as round as a large bowl.