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Case (Inrō) with Lion and Peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red, rectangular case with rounded corners, made of multiple horizontal sections. A black cord with a blue and gold bead at the top and tied in a bow at the bottom. A gold lion and peony design on the front. A gold figure of a lion-like creature with a curly mane and a cloth around its waist, sitting on its haunches with one paw raised. Background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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