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Case (Inrō) with Design of Cicada on Tree Trunk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, dark brown and black lacquer inrō with rounded corners and a cicada perched on a tree trunk design; gold accents; tied with light-brown cord; red bead; black ojime with white design on cord.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Case: gold and metal on black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay; Fastener (ojime): coral; Toggle (netsuke): lacquer medallion with design of chrysanthemums and the Chinese character for longevity
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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