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Case (Inrō) with Design of Sheaves of Rice in Boats

Koma School

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical object with rounded rectangular sides and rounded top and bottom. The object is divided into two images. The background is a copper color with swirling wave patterns. Three boats are depicted on each image, each boat has a white hull and a brown deck. The boats are carrying sheaves of rice, which are white with brown lines. The object appears to be made of metal, possibly copper or bronze, and has a textured surface. The object is likely a case or inro.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Gold maki-e with mother-of-pearl inlay and black lacquer Ojime: ivory Netsuke: carved bone with moon and goose
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 433 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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