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Inro (Case) with Mice and Beans
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This round inro is decorated with an image of a single mouse feasting on beans. The theme is elaborated with a metal <em>ojime</em> (cinch) in the form of a cloth bag tied with rope—suggesting the food stores the mouse is raiding. The carved wood netsuke, or toggle, is in the shape of a mouse clutching a nut.
| Artist / Maker | Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) |
| Medium | Lacquer on wood with color and sprinkled gold powder design (maki-e) |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Lacquer |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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