Inrō

Mori Sosen

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Title: Inrō
Creator: Mori Sosen
Date Created: 19th century
Physical Dimensions: 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 13/16 in. (7.9 x 8 . 2.1 cm)
Type: Inrō
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/58771
Medium: Lacquer, gold and silver hirame, gold, red and coloured hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: red lacquer, fundame and decoration; the interior risers decorated in gold and silver togidashi with various brocade pattern, key-fret, waves, etc.
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Culture: Japan

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