Case (Inrō) with Design of Dewdrops and Insects on Autumn Grasses in Basket
Black background with gold, silver, and red designs. Two panels side by side. Designs on both panels feature grasses and plants. Gold grasses have long, thin blades. Several small white dots. A silver and red insect on left panel. A small blue and white insect on left panel near the bottom of the grasses. Gold border around edges.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Sprinkled gold lacquer with mother-of-pearl, stone, and metal Ojime: ovoid gold bead decorated with grasses Netuske: black wood carved as a piece of firewood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 408 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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