Case (Inrō) with Design of Deer and Maple Trees (obverse); Mount Fuji (reverse)

Rectangular object with rounded edges, featuring a landscape design on the front. The design depicts a serene scene with a large mountain, trees, and a body of water. A deer is present on the left side of the scene, while several maple trees are on the right. The object has a textured surface. A blue cord is threaded through a small orange bead and tied in a bow at the bottom. A circular brown bead with a design is attached to the cord above the rectangular object. The brown bead features an etched design of two figures, possibly in a dancing pose. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date: ca. 1820
Medium: Case: lacquer with pottery plaques; Fastener (ojime): coral; Toggle (netsuke): red lacquer carved with design of Chinese figure and plant
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 468 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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