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Basketry Inrō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown inrō with a pattern resembling snakeskin; rectangular shape with rounded corners; light-brown cord threaded through small metal loop; cord has blue and white bead; brown wooden toggle; on light-beige fabric background; by artist Basketry.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Single case; plaited bamboo and rattan covered with lacquer (urushi) Netsuke: masks; wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
404 × 624 px
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