Dōran (Square Leather Box Used as an Inrō) with a Watch as a Netsuke From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 3

The image shows a traditional Japanese artwork featuring a leather box and a watch. The box is square and made of red leather with a subtle pattern, and has a black interior with a design in shades of gold and blue. The box is open, revealing a compartment inside. A watch with a red case and a white face is placed next to the box, connected to it by a beige cord. The watch has a circular face with black lines and white numbers and markings. The background of the image is a light beige color with some darker edges. There are several lines of Japanese text written in black ink across the top of the image and on the right side. In the bottom-left corner, there is a small red seal.

Artwork Details

Date: probably 1817
Medium: Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 599 × 464 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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