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Inrō with Bamboo Grove

Yūtokusai Gyokkei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a gold-colored, cylindrical object divided into two panels side by side. The object has rounded top and bottom edges. A black cord or strap is visible at the top. The surface features a design of bamboo stalks and leaves in a darker gold color. Horizontal lines are etched into the object, dividing it into four sections. The bottom edge has a red and white cord or trim. The background behind the object is beige. Bamboo leaves and stalks are depicted on a gold background.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-19th century
Medium
Four cases; lacquered wood with gold and silver hiramaki-e on gold lacquer ground Netsuke: lacquered wood with inlay of a snail on bamboo Ojime: metal bead with birds
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 483 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
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