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Case (Inrō) with Design of Chinese Persons on a Verandah against Stylized Wave Background

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with rounded corners, divided into two sections by a hinge. The object has a dark brown background and features a scene with multiple people. The people are dressed in traditional clothing, with some wearing red or orange robes. They are standing on a verandah with a railing and stairs. The background of the scene includes stylized waves. The object has a small loop at the top and appears to be made of lacquer or a similar material with intricate designs and colors.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Lacquer, fundame, gold and silver hiramakie, aogai and tortoise inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 412 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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