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Case (Inrō) with Design of Cherry Trees with a Shintō Shrine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and gold inrō with a design of cherry trees and a Shintō shrine. The object has a rounded rectangular shape with a small knob on top and an orange cord threaded through it, tied in a bow at the bottom. A circular lid with a design of a wave and plants is attached to the cord. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Colored lacquer, and gold, silver, blue, and red togidashi on black lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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