Who created "Case (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon"?

Case (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon was created by Shiomi Masanari 塩見政誠 in early 18th century.

When was "Case (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon" created?

This artwork was created early 18th century.

Is "Case (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon" in the public domain?

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

Case (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon

Q: What medium is "Case (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon"?

Case (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon is Case: gold on black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay; Fastener (ojime): gold with design of crabs, reed, and rock; Toggle (netsuke): ivory carved in the shape of a reclining bull (signed: Ran’ichi) .

Shiomi Masanari 塩見政誠

early 18th century

Medium

Case: gold on black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay; Fastener (ojime): gold with design of crabs, reed, and rock; Toggle (netsuke): ivory carved in the shape of a reclining bull (signed: Ran’ichi)

Dimensions

H. 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 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

Gift of Wilton Lloyd-Smith and his wife, Marjorie Fleming Lloyd-Smith, 1929

Accession Number

29.82.8

Rights

Public Domain

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Case (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon

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