Case (Inrō) with Design of Nonomiya (Shrine in the Fields), from The Tale of Genji, chapter 10
Rectangular object with rounded edges, divided into two sections. The object has a black background with gold designs. On the left section, a building with a tiled roof surrounded by plants and grasses is visible. The building has a curved roof and appears to be a Japanese-style structure. On the right section, a tree with leaves and a tiled roof structure with a curtain or fabric hanging from it are visible. A pathway or road is depicted in front of the structure. The object appears to be made of lacquer or a similar material, with intricate designs and patterns etched into its surface. A braided cord or strap is visible at the top. The bottom edge features a row of small white beads.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 19th century
- Medium
- Gold maki-e with black lacquer Ojime: bronze with openwork and inlay of water birds on stream Netsuke: carved red lacquer
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 390 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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