Who created "Inrō with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove"?

Inrō with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove was created by Tōyō in second half of the 18th century.

When was "Inrō with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove" created?

This artwork was created second half of the 18th century.

Is "Inrō with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove" in the public domain?

Yes, Inrō with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

竹林七賢蒔絵印籠　銘「桃葉」|Inrō with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove

Q: What medium is "Inrō with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove"?

Inrō with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove is Three cases; lacquered wood with gold and silver hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, and gold foil cutouts on black lacquer ground Netsuke: box with flowers; lacquered wood with hiramaki-e Ojime: coral bead.

Tōyō

second half of the 18th century

Medium

Three cases; lacquered wood with gold and silver hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, and gold foil cutouts on black lacquer ground Netsuke: box with flowers; lacquered wood with hiramaki-e Ojime: coral bead

Dimensions

2 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 15/16 in. (6 x 5.8 x 2.4 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

13.67.64

竹林七賢蒔絵印籠 銘「桃葉」|Inrō with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove

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竹林七賢蒔絵印籠　銘「桃葉」|Inrō with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove