Inrō

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Title: Inrō
Date Created: 19th century
Physical Dimensions: H. 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm)
Type: Inrō
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/58918
Medium: Case: red lacquer and powdered gold and silver (maki-e) on black lacquer; Fastener ojime): stone; Toggle (netsuke): colored lacquer on black lacquer with design of pomegranate
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Culture: Japan

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