Rectangular gold-colored object with rounded corners and a flat top and bottom. Object has a design of a man and woman on it. The man is on one knee, holding a bow. The woman appears to be reaching out to him. There are what appear to be hanging curtains in the background. A purple cord threaded through a small hole at the top center. The cord has a red bead and then leads to a circular ivory-colored object. This object has a design on it as well. A figure with a large hat and what appears to be a long sword. The object sits on a beige background. A bow is formed at the bottom of the purple cord.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1752, 8th month
- Medium
- Five cases; lacquered wood with gold, silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, and cut-out gold foil application on gold ground Netsuke: kagamibuta type, Ono no Tōfū; ivory and metal Ojime: red coral bead
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 459 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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