Inrō with the Queen Mother of the West (Seiōbo); Boy with a Peach (reverse)

Two oval-shaped bronze objects side by side with black braided cords at top. The object on the left features a figure on a cliff top with a cloudy background and red fence; the figure sits on a rocky outcropping. The object on the right features a woman wearing a kimono; she stands beside a red fence with a pagoda in the background; a branch with blossoms extends from right to top left. The woman on the right has her hair pulled back into a bun; she holds an object; she wears a full-length kimono. Both objects have similar reddish-brown color and reflective surface, with engraved designs. The objects have flat bottoms and rounded tops. The background is a mottled brown and beige color.

Artwork Details

Date: mid- 19th century
Medium: Four cases; lacquered wood with gold, silver, and color (iroko) togidashimaki-e on gold ground Netsuke: gold takamaki-e chrysanthemums (signed: Shigenori) Ojime: gold bead with chrysanthemum and butterflies in relief
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 480 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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