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Case (Inrō) with Design of Samurai with Large Hat Beside a Weeping Willow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular brown case made of wood with rounded edges and a woven border, divided into four horizontal sections. A samurai wearing a large green hat and blue and white robes is on the left side, holding a stick. A weeping willow branch extends from the upper right corner to the middle. A small orange seal with Japanese characters is on the bottom right section.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood, natural brushed wood, black and gold hiramakie, ceramic inlay; Interior: plain
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 361 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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