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Case (Inrō) with Design of Chrysanthemum Blossoms

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with rounded edges made of bronze, comprising six horizontal cylindrical sections stacked on top of each other. Each section features an embossed design of chrysanthemum blossoms. A black cord protrudes from the top of the object. The object is shown from two angles, with a thin white line separating the two views. The background is a plain brown color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer, kinji, gold, silver and brown hiramakie, kirigane and nashiji; Interior: gyobu nashiji and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 502 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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