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Case (Inrō) with Design of Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaidō in Japan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped, multi-layered case with a design of fifty-three stations; brown color; made of metal; white rope-like handles on top; horizontal sections with etched images; two side-by-side views.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer, kinji, gold and silver hiramakie, takamakie, gold foil and kirigane; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 493 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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