Inrō with Portuguese Figures
Black cylindrical object with a rounded rectangular shape and grid pattern. Red braided cord threaded through a small gold bead at the top. A gold figure playing a horn on the side. A gold charm attached to the cord featuring a recumbent figure.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th–early 19th century
- Medium
- Four cases; lacquered wood with gold hiramaki-e and cut-out gold foil application on black ground Netsuke: dog; ivory Ojime: antler bead
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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