Case (Inrō) with Design of Courtier and Lady in a Boat (from the Tale of Genji)
Rectangular, dark brown, shiny case with rounded corners and purple cord threaded through a small hole at the top; cord has a brown bead and a circular white toggle with an image; case depicts a man and woman seated in a boat; man holds a book and steers boat with an oar; woman sits on the right; dark background; gold-colored pattern on bottom; case made of inlaid material.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Gold maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay Ojime: wood-and-gilt bead in shape of sake bottle Netsuke: ivory with lacquer design of toys
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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