Case (Inrō) with Design of Weeping Willow and Cherry Blossoms
Rectangular, black lacquer inrō with rounded corners and edges, featuring a design of gold and blue floral motifs on a wavy, curved background resembling leaves or feathers. The design includes a weeping willow and cherry blossoms. The inrō has a darker border around the edges and a lighter background with gold speckles. A loop or cord is attached to the top. The inrō is shown from two angles, providing a front and back view.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Hiramaki-e with nashiji on black lacquer, roiro, nashiji, gold and silver hiramakie, gold and silver foil; Interior: nashiji and fundame; Ojime: ivory bead with vines and grasses in gold lacquer; Netsuke: woven basket with shell and gold lacquer)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 456 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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