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Case (Inrō) with Design of Animal Being Attacked by Crabs (obverse); Pond with Rocks and Plants (reverse)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black, rounded rectangular case with a hinged opening in the middle; obverse depicts a pond scene with rocks, plants; reverse shows an animal being attacked by crabs.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Lacquer, roiro, gold, red and silver hiramakie, takamakie, kirigane; Interior: nashiji and fundame, removable tray
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 291 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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