When was "Case (Inrō) with Design of Frogs" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

Is "Case (Inrō) with Design of Frogs" in the public domain?

Yes, Case (Inrō) with Design of Frogs is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Case (Inrō) with Design of Frogs

Q: What medium is "Case (Inrō) with Design of Frogs"?

Case (Inrō) with Design of Frogs is Case: powdered gold (maki-e) and colored lacquer on black lacquer; Fastener (ojime): stone; Toggle (netsuke): wood carved in the shape of a mermaid .

Unknown Artist

19th century

Medium

Case: powdered gold (maki-e) and colored lacquer on black lacquer; Fastener (ojime): stone; Toggle (netsuke): wood carved in the shape of a mermaid

Dimensions

H. 2 3/8 in. (6.1 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)

Classification

Inrō

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891

Accession Number

91.1.706

Case (Inrō) with Design of Frogs

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