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Inrō with Goose Flying across the Full Moon

Kano Seisen’in

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular gold-colored object with a hinged design; depicts a goose flying across a full moon; attached to a braided maroon cord with a decorative end; cord threads through a small metal loop at top; bottom of cord tied into a bow; round metal toggle on cord has a flame design; object against a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer, kinji, gold, silver, black and red hiramakie, togidashi, aogai inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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