Case (Inrō) with Design of Ōni (Demon) Standing Behind Cloak of Arhat (obverse); Fly Whisk (Hossu) beneath Pine Tree (reverse)
Rectangular, dark brown, lacquer inro with a rounded top and flat bottom. The front features a gold and brown design of a demon standing behind a brown and gold cloak with a figure underneath. A tree branch extends from the top-left. The inro has a green cord threaded through two holes at the bottom and tied in a bow. A small gold flower-shaped bead is attached to the cord near the top. A round, flat, off-white toggle with a design resembling a flower or peony is attached to the cord above the bead. The background is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Wood ebony, carved relief with inlay of ivory, metal and malachite; Interior: plain; Netsuke: Jurojin on crane; Ojime: Child climbing rope
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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