Case (Inrō) with Design of Curtains of State and a Woman's Fan
The image depicts a case with a design on it. The case appears to be made of lacquer and has a rounded rectangular shape with a handle on top. The design on the case features curtains and a fan. The curtains are long and appear to be tied back with red cords. The curtains and background have a gold pattern on a black background. The fan is partially open and resting on the bottom. The design is symmetrical. The case appears to be a inrō, a type of Japanese lacquerware. The inrō has a green and white base visible at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Roiro (waxen) lacquer with decoration in togisashi sprinkled and polished lacquer; Ojime: gold lacquer bead; Netsuke: ivory "Dream of a Clam"
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 502 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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