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Case (Inrō) with Design of Flowering Poppies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular black case made of multiple sections. The case features an inlaid design of poppy flowers and leaves on a black background. The poppies are red and white. The white poppy on the left has a green stem and four petals. There are light brown leaves and greenish white flower buds. The red poppy on the right side has a green stem with a light brown leaf. The red poppy on the right has six petals with black spots. There are light brown leaves around the flowers. The case appears to be lacquered. The image shows both sides of the case.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer, dark brown ground, raden, red and gold hiramakie, ceramic inlay; Interior: red lacquer and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 518 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette

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