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Case (Inrō) with Design of Monkeys' Festival

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular gold-colored object with rounded corners; made of 3 panels; black silhouettes of people and monkeys; four black straps at top; bottom edge bordered with red and gold cord. The object titled "Case (Inrō) with Design of Monkeys' Festival" by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Maki-e with black on gold lacquer Ojime: lacquered wood in the shape of a chestnut Netsuke: carved ivory with a sleeping man and a monkey
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 334 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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