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This period fashioned a plethora of high-quality production of inro which Samurai and wealthy merchant used as a status symbol during their gatherings or visits. Originally from China, inro (meaning 'seal pouch') was solely used as functional containers for carrying seals and seal paste.* During the Edo period, they were initially used as carrying pills, medicine, and aphrodisiacs. By the late Edo period, the inro turned out to be a form of affection and wearable art. As popular tastes evolved and lacquer techniques improved, designs became exceedingly intricate with meticulous inlay of mother-of-pearl such as in the case of this inro. Rendered in a two-dimensional fashion, the composition features vines of morning glory (asagao) with large leaves, a full blossom, and a bud that grow out of a thatched roof. The asymmetrical design leaves an extensive negative space of lustrous black background that creates a rustic charm and a sense of airiness. The shoulders of this inro are rather square. Morning glory thrives best in summer. Its short-lived bloom and cool blue shade have made the flower an excellent and popular theme for artists. It is problematic to accurately date the inro since generations of lacquer inro artists used identical names and most inro are unsigned. As Westernization influenced every aspect of Japanese society and culture, the inro was no longer a necessary fashion accessory as men trades their kimono for tailored suits. Though they were no longer functional, collectors in Japan and the West treasure these miniature works of art for their technical perfection and endlessly fascinating designs. * The Inro was attached to the obi (sash) by a cord that was threaded through a netsuke toggle and an ojime (a sliding bead fastener used to keep the inro tightly closed, usually made of precious materials)."},{"label":"Title","value":"Four-case roiro inro"},{"label":"Rights","value":"Materials available through GettDigital encompass a wide range of works, many of which are in the public domain. However, some items may still be protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights. Users are responsible for determining the copyright status of materials and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws when reproducing or publishing these works. Items in our GettDigital Collections are for educational use. For assistance in understanding rights, obtaining permissions, or requesting files for publication or research purposes, please contact us at <a href=\"www.gettysburg.edu/special-collections/ask-an-archivist\">www.gettysburg.edu/special-collections/ask-an-archivist</a>"},{"label":"Reference URL","value":"http://cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4016coll6/id/1442"}],"description":"Four-case roiro inro","sequences":[{"@type":"sc:Sequence","canvases":[{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/05564bda-2165-41c0-b3ea-ba3142432119/canvas/_1","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"gaa_253_1","height":576,"width":384,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/d0ee25e0-fbaa-4f15-83a1-44acce4ad150/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/d0ee25e0-fbaa-4f15-83a1-44acce4ad150","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json","tiles":[{"width":512,"scaleFactors":[1,2]}]},"height":576,"width":384},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/05564bda-2165-41c0-b3ea-ba3142432119/canvas/_1","metadata":[{"label":"Identifier","value":"gaa_253_1"},{"label":"Title","value":"Front"},{"label":"Reference URL","value":"http://cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4016coll6/id/1440"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/d0ee25e0-fbaa-4f15-83a1-44acce4ad150/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/05564bda-2165-41c0-b3ea-ba3142432119/canvas/_2","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"gaa_253_3","height":384,"width":576,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/ed58753d-8906-428d-a365-dbd02fb06360/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/ed58753d-8906-428d-a365-dbd02fb06360","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json","tiles":[{"width":512,"scaleFactors":[1,2]}]},"height":384,"width":576},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/05564bda-2165-41c0-b3ea-ba3142432119/canvas/_2","metadata":[{"label":"Identifier","value":"gaa_253_3"},{"label":"Title","value":"Back"},{"label":"Reference URL","value":"http://cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4016coll6/id/1441"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/ed58753d-8906-428d-a365-dbd02fb06360/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}}]}],"thumbnail":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/d0ee25e0-fbaa-4f15-83a1-44acce4ad150/full/300,300/0/default.jpg","logo":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/logo"}