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Case (Inrō) with Design of Waves and Clouds (obverse); Person Standing on Stern of Boat (reverse)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical object with rounded edges, split into two sections. The left side features a black background with gold wave patterns. The right side depicts a boat on water with a person standing on the stern. The boat has two masts with red flags. The background of the right side is also black with gold wave patterns, similar to the left side. The object exhibits a metallic appearance with scratches and wear.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer, kinji, nashiji, gold and colored hiramakie, takamakie, kirigane; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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