Case (Inrō) with Design of an Oni (Demon) Carrying a Temple Bell and Paper Lantern over His Shoulder (obverse); Oni Carrying Fish Head Stuck on a Pole and Holly Branch (reverse)
The image shows two sides of a cylindrical object. The object is gold with horizontal lines. A black cord handle is at the top. The left side shows a red demon with horns, a large mouth, and sharp teeth. The demon is wearing a loincloth and holds a stick over its shoulder. A temple bell hangs from the stick. A paper lantern sits on the ground to the left. The right side shows a black demon holding a pole with a fish head on top. The demon also holds a branch with holly leaves.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, kinji, gold, red, silver and black hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: silver lacquer and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 425 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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