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Case (Inrō) with Design of Weeping Cherry Tree

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular case with rounded corners and curved sides. Hinged at back. Black ground with gold and silver specks. Weeping cherry tree design in gold, silver, and blue on top half. Background fades from dark on top to light at bottom. Cherry blossoms and leaves cascading down. Gold accents throughout. Two sections visible side by side.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer, roiro, gold and silver hiramakie, gold foil, nashiji and togidashi; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 313 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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