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Case (Inrō) with Design of Flowering Hagi beside a Brushwood Fence

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular case with rounded corners, made of black lacquer, featuring a design of white flowers, brown leaves, and a brown fence, crafted from a combination of materials including mother-of-pearl and possibly wood or metal, with a braided handle; the case is divided into three horizontal sections; shown from two angles.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Lacquer, roiro, gold hiramakie, white pottery inlay, raden; Interior: roiro and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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