Inrō

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Title: Inrō
Date Created: mid-19th century
Physical Dimensions: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Type: Inrō
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/58457
Medium: Case: powdered gold and silver (maki-e) on gold lacquer; Fastener (ojime): glass; Toggle (netsuke): red lacquer carved with design of monkeys
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Culture: Japan

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