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Case (Inrō) with Design of Various Brocade Patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular case with rounded corners; four stacked horizontal sections on each of two panels; top section of both panels patterned with small interlocking circles and four-pointed shapes on black background; below, densely-packed rows of small circles; next, wide band of gold; then geometrical pattern on lower section; sides of case covered in beige brocade.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer, roiro, fundame, aogai, gold foil; Interior: fundame and decoration
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 606 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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