Who created "Case (Inrō) with Design of Squid, Shells and Seaweed"?

Case (Inrō) with Design of Squid, Shells and Seaweed was created by Hara Yōyūsai in early 19th century.

Is "Case (Inrō) with Design of Squid, Shells and Seaweed" in the public domain?

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

Case (Inrō) with Design of Squid, Shells and Seaweed

Q: When was "Case (Inrō) with Design of Squid, Shells and Seaweed" created?

This artwork was created early 19th century.

Q: What medium is "Case (Inrō) with Design of Squid, Shells and Seaweed"?

Case (Inrō) with Design of Squid, Shells and Seaweed is Case: powdered gold (maki-e) and colored lacquer on black lacquer with mother-of-pearl and gold inlays; Fastener (ojime): ivory carved with abstract design; Toggle (netsuke): ivory carved in the shape of a crab .

Hara Yōyūsai

early 19th century

Medium

Case: powdered gold (maki-e) and colored lacquer on black lacquer with mother-of-pearl and gold inlays; Fastener (ojime): ivory carved with abstract design; Toggle (netsuke): ivory carved in the shape of a crab

Dimensions

H. 3 1/4 (8.3 cm); W. 2 in. ( 5.1 cm)

Classification

Inrō

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1913

Accession Number

13.67.22

Case (Inrō) with Design of Squid, Shells and Seaweed

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