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Case (Inrō) with Design of Goldfish and Reed with Wave Pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black cylindrical case with rounded top and bottom, covered in a design of gold swirling wave patterns and orange and gold goldfish; silver braided cord around top and bottom edges. The case is shown as two side-by-side views.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Lacquer, roiro, red and gold hiramakie; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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