Inrō

Yamada Jōkasai (1681–1704)19th century

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Title: Inrō
Creator: Yamada Jōkasai (1681–1704)
Date Created: 19th century
Physical Dimensions: 3 3/4 x 2 11/16 x 3/4 in. (9.5 x 6.8 x 1.9 cm)
Type: Inrō
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/45503
Medium: Sprinkled gold lacquer with mother-of-pearl, stone, and metal Ojime: ovoid gold bead decorated with grasses Netuske: black wood carved as a piece of firewood
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Culture: Japan

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