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Sword Case (Katana-tsutsu) with Clematis and Checkered Pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black lacquer sword case with rounded rectangular shape and narrow neck at top; red bands around top and bottom; gold clematis flower design on upper portion; lower portion covered in gold checkered pattern.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Lacquered wood with gold and silver hiramaki-e, silver foil application, and mother-of-pearl inlay on black lacquer
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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