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Inrō with Sparrows in Snow-covered Nandina

Hara Yōyūsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical, light brown object with rounded edges. A braided brown cord extends from the top, secured by a small spherical bead. The cord curves up to a circular, dark brown object. The light brown object features a design with dark gray clouds, orange fruits, and three birds. The top two birds are positioned on the left side, while one bird perches on the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Lacquer with gold and silver makie, coral, and applied stained ivory Ojime: bead with stylized medallions; green stone with gold makie lacquer Netsuke: round box with iris design
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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