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Case (Inrō) with Design of Large Flowering Peony

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red case with rounded rectangular shape and black trim along top edge. Red and black knob on top. Black and red peony flowers and leaves carved on case. Two views of case shown side by side.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Carved red lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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