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Case (Inrō) with Design of Daimyo Seated on a Platform (obverse); Warrior Reading a Scroll (reverse)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular gold-colored case with rounded corners and edges. A blue cord threaded through a gold-colored bead at the top. The cord forms a bow at the bottom. A gold-colored charm attached to the cord. The charm depicts two figures. The case has a design on the front: A daimyo seated on a platform. The reverse: A warrior reading a scroll. The case made of inrō.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer, gyobu, kinji, gold, silver and black hiramakie, metal inlay; Interior: gyobu nashiji and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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