Rectangular, cylindrical inrō with rounded edges and slightly curved sides. The inrō is divided into five sections. It has a black cord threaded through a gold bead and attached to the top. The cord is tied in a bow at the top right. The inrō features a gold background with a pattern of orange and red autumn leaves and black stems. A small, yellow fabric with a black floral design is tied to the cord above the inrō. The background is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 19th century
- Medium
- Four cases; lacquered wood with gold, silver, and color (iroko) togidashimaki-e on black lacquer ground Netsuke: ivory; folded letter decorated with paulownia and Genji incense symbols Ojime: oblong bead; gilt bronze with openwork design of autumn flowers
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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