Case (Inrō) with Design of Bugaku Hat (obverseI; Shō Flute and Cymbals (reverse)
Black, cylindrical case with a black cord handle on top. The case has two images. One side shows a bugaku hat that is gold, red, and green. The other side shows a shō flute and cymbals that are red, white, and gold. The background of both images is black. The case appears to be made of lacquer and has a glossy finish. It is divided into sections by thin, horizontal lines. The case is shown against a beige background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Sprinkled gold lacquer with inlaid mother-of-pearl, pottery, and pewter; Interior: nashiji and fundame; Ojime: marble; Netsuke: wood with lacquer decoration of books
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 609 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
You May Also Like
Case (Inrō) with Design of Chinese Woman at Court Feeding a Parrot
Case (Inrō) with Design of Hawks on Tasseled Perches
Case (Inrō) with Design of Parrot on Swing (obverse) Basket of Pomegranates (reverse)
Case (Inrō) with Design of Tadamori Fighting with the Oil Thief (obverse); Sandal (Geta) which was Lost during the Fight (reverse)
Case (Inrō) with Design of Bugaku Dance Hat on Stand beside Pine Tree (obverse); Dance Drum (reverse)
Inrō with Rooster, Hen, and Chicks
Case (Inrō) with Design of Birds in Flight above Flowering Iris (obverse); Butterflies above Flowering Peony (reverse)
Case (Inrō) with Design of Two Saddled Horses (obverse); Saddled Mule beside Decorated Post (reverse)
Inrō with Kyōgen Dancer with Quiver from “The Monkey Skin Quiver” (obverse); Dancer with Fan and Sword (reverse)
Case (Inrō) with Object from the Noh drama "Hachinoki"
Case (Inrō) with Design of Chinese Children at Play
Case (Inrō) with Design of Chickens beside Spring Plants
Case (Inrō) with Design of Dancer, Musicians and Drum
Case (Inrō) with Design of Rooster on Large Drum (obverse); Hen and Chicks (reverse)
Case (Inrō) with Design of Three Monkeys as New Year Dancers
Case (Inrō) with Design of a Suit of Armor (obverse); Flasks for Boys Festival (reverse)
Case (Inrō) with Design of Treasure Boat on Waves (obverse); Crane in Flight and Tortoise on Rocks (reverse)
Case (Inrō) with Design of Leafy Grapevines (obverse); Chrysanthemum Spray (reverse)
Inrō with Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V
Case (Inrō) with Design of Large Carp Swimming among Seaweeds
Case (Inrō) with Design of Chrysanthemum and Bee (obverse); Praying Mantis (reverse)
Case (Inrō) with Design of Moth and Butterflies beside Flowering Mustard Plant
Case (Inrō) with Design of Flowering Poppies
Case (Inrō) with Design of Buildings in Mountain Landscape
