Inrō with Goose Flying across the Full Moon 19th century

This 19th-century *inrō*, a traditional Japanese container, was crafted by the renowned artist Kano Seisen'in (1775-1828). The *inrō* depicts a goose flying across the full moon, a motif that evokes the beauty and tranquility of the natural world. The *inrō* is made of lacquered wood and decorated with gold leaf, showcasing the artist's mastery of Japanese lacquerware. This exquisite piece, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, represents the high aesthetic standards of Edo-period Japanese art.