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

Q: When was "Case (Inrō) with Design of Animal Being Attacked by Crabs (obverse); Pond with Rocks and Plants (reverse)" created?

This artwork was created 18th–19th century.

Q: Is "Case (Inrō) with Design of Animal Being Attacked by Crabs (obverse); Pond with Rocks and Plants (reverse)" in the public domain?

Yes, Case (Inrō) with Design of Animal Being Attacked by Crabs (obverse); Pond with Rocks and Plants (reverse) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

18th–19th century

Medium

Lacquer, roiro, gold, red and silver hiramakie, takamakie, kirigane; Interior: nashiji and fundame, removable tray

Dimensions

2 11/16 x 2 3/4 x 17/16 in. (6.8 x 7 x 3.6 cm)

Classification

Inrō

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of J. Watson Webb Jr., 1972

Accession Number

1972.7.2

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

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