Inro decorated with tanuki and crab, and ojime. Front view. Inro decorated with tanuki and crab, and ojime. Back view.

Inro decorated with tanuki and crab, and ojime

An inro is a traditional Japanese case that is used for holding small objects while wearing a kimono. It is hung from the obi, the sash that is worn around the waist, as kimono typically don't have pockets. This particular one is created with lacquer and gold.