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Case (Inrō) with Design of Seated Tiger in Rain (obverse); Bamboo with Inscription (reverse)

Sō Shiseki

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black, rectangular case with rounded edges and top, made of lacquer; Obverse: seated tiger in the rain; Reverse: bamboo with inscription; frayed edges.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer, roiro, gold foil, aogai inlay; Interior: roiro
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 308 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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