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Case (Inrō) with Design of Scattered Hollyhock (Aoi) Leaves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black, rectangular case made of multiple horizontal sections. The case features a design of scattered hollyhock leaves. A braided cord is at the top and bottom. The case is shown from two angles, with the left side displaying more rounded edges and the right side displaying more square edges.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Lacquer, roiro, yamimakie, black hiramakie; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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