Who created "Inrō with Chinese Scholars and Characters"?

Inrō with Chinese Scholars and Characters was created by Kitajima Setsuzan in early to mid-18th century.

When was "Inrō with Chinese Scholars and Characters" created?

This artwork was created early to mid-18th century.

Is "Inrō with Chinese Scholars and Characters" in the public domain?

Yes, Inrō with Chinese Scholars and Characters is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

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Q: What medium is "Inrō with Chinese Scholars and Characters"?

Inrō with Chinese Scholars and Characters is Three cases; lacquered wood with black and brown takamaki-e, togidashimaki-e Netsuke: manjū type, ivory; writing implements and books Ojime: malachite bead .

Kitajima Setsuzan

early to mid-18th century

Medium

Three cases; lacquered wood with black and brown takamaki-e, togidashimaki-e Netsuke: manjū type, ivory; writing implements and books Ojime: malachite bead

Dimensions

3 9/16 x 1 11/16 x 5/8 in. (9.1 x 4.3 x 1.6 cm)

Classification

Inrō

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

Accession Number

29.100.903

古墨形印籠 (文章司命)|Inrō with Chinese Scholars and Characters

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