Case (Inrō) with Lion and Peonies
Red, rectangular case with rounded corners, made of multiple horizontal sections. A black cord with a blue and gold bead at the top and tied in a bow at the bottom. A gold lion and peony design on the front. A gold figure of a lion-like creature with a curly mane and a cloth around its waist, sitting on its haunches with one paw raised. Background is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 17th century
- Medium:
- Lacquer
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 469 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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