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Saya Inrō with Bamboo Grove (exterior) and Rooster with Hen (interior)

Koma Sadahide

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two cylindrical objects side by side, each with a black background and gold-colored bamboo plants. The objects have a thin gold line around the bottom. A white and black rope-like material is attached to the top of each object. The background of the image is light brown. The bamboo on the left object leans to the left, while the bamboo on the right object leans to the right. Gold specks are scattered on the bottom half of each object.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 18th century
Medium
Sheath shape; lacquered wood with gold and silver togidashimaki-e on black lacquer ground Netsuke: sage lashing his back with a fly whisk; wood with coral and ivory inlay Ojime: bronze bead with metal inlay of flowers
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 283 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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