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Case (Inrō) with Design of Wild Carrot and Autumn Grasses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black cylindrical container with rounded edges and gold design; gold design features wild carrot and autumn grasses; brown cord threaded through a hole at top, secured by brown bead; small ivory figure of two animals on a base attached to cord.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Lacquer, roiro, nashiji, gold hiramakie, aogai inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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