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Case (Inrō) with Design of Bugaku Dance Hat on Stand beside Pine Tree (obverse); Dance Drum (reverse)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black, rectangular case with rounded top and bottom edges. The case is divided into two sections, each with a different design. The left section features a Bugaku dance hat on a stand beside a pine tree. The right section features a dance drum. Designs on both sections are in shades of red, white, and gold. The background of both sections is black lacquer. The base of the case has a decorative border. The case appears to be made of wood and has a lid, but the lid is not visible. The overall shape is curved.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Lacquer, roiro, gold, red and brown takamakie, incised, ceramic inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 482 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
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