Miniature Inrō with Design of Firewood-laden Boats on Waves
Rectangular, miniature, multi-sectioned container with a purple cord and orange bead attached to top; black circular object with gold and white design on right end of cord; main body of container decorated with gold, brown, and white design depicting firewood-laden boats on waves.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Gold maki-e with mother-of-pearl inlay on black lacquer; netsuke of hardwood with cloisonne
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 469 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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