Hara Yōyūsai | Case (Inrō) with Design of Squid, Shells and Seaweed | Japan | Edo period (1615–1868) | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Case (Inrō) with Design of Squid, Shells and Seaweed - Hara Yōyūsai (Japanese, 1772–1845), Period: Edo period (1615–1868), 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;
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