Case (Inrō) with Design of Grapevine
Rectangular black case with rounded edges, divided into four horizontal sections on each side. The case features a design of a grapevine with leaves and grapes. The leaves are dark green with gold outlines. The grapes are white on the left side and pink on the right side, both with gold outlines. The background of the case is black with a textured surface. A brown cord is attached to the top of the case. The case is shown from two sides.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Case: gold and colored lacquer on black lacquer with mother-of-pearl and pewter inlays; Fastener (ojime): silver vase (signed: Tenni); Toggle: (netsuke): gold with design of cricket and dragonfly with autumn grasses
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 595 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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