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Inrō Imitating an Old Chinese Ink Cake

Kanō Jukkyoku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, dark brown object with a raised design on it. The object is taller than it is wide. A brown cord with a small ball at the top attaches to the top of the object. Above the cord and ball is a circular, red object that is wider than it is tall. The red object has raised designs on it. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Four cases; lacquered wood with black and brown takamaki-e, togidashimaki-e Netsuke: carved red lacquer with chrysanthemum design Ojime: carved nut
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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