Case (Inrō) with Design of Trees, Crow, and Moon
The image shows two sides of a cylindrical object. The object is black with a pink braided trim around the top and bottom edges. A black knob protrudes from the top. The object has a design painted on it in shades of gold, brown, and black. The left side of the object depicts a crow perched on a tree branch, surrounded by more branches and trees. A blue-gray moon shape is visible behind the branches. The right side shows a crow standing on the ground, surrounded by trees and a small bush. The background of both sides is black with gold speckles. The object appears to be a case, possibly made of lacquerware, with a design that wraps around its entire surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Takamaki-e with nashiji, gold and silver foil, and silver inlay on black lacquer; Interior: nashiji and fundame; Ojime: bead of inlaid metals and alloys; Netsuke: flowers, moon, and poem in gold lacquer on dark wood (signed: Designed by Hoitsu)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 358 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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