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Case (Inrō) with Design of Person with Umbrella and Lantern Approaching Shrine Gate (Torii)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, rounded-corner case with rounded edges; made of lacquer; predominantly dark brown, with pale crackled-gold and gold; depiction of a person with an umbrella and lantern approaching torii gate on front; cord and toggle; purple cord.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Lacquer, aogai nashiji, same, metal inlay, roiro and gold hiramakie; Interior: roiro and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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