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Case (Inrō) with Depiction of Daimyō Procession at the Foot of Mount Fuji

Gyokuzan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical case with rounded rectangular ends, composed of multiple connected panels. The predominantly black background is adorned with gold and tan designs. The case depicts a procession scene at the base, with people on foot and on horseback. Above the procession, a mountainous landscape unfolds with trees and clouds. The top section features a large mountain - Mount Fuji in the background and distant water in the foreground. The cylindrical object has six panels. The panels on the right and left are shown. The object has a black cord attached to the top.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer, roiro, gold and colored hiramakie, takamakie, kirigane, nashiji; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 556 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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