Case (Inrō) with scene of Yoshitsune and Benkei on the Gojō Bridge
The image shows a bronze-colored, oval-shaped object with rounded edges. The object features two sides, each with a different design. The left side depicts a man wearing armor and holding a long spear-like object and a shield. He wears a helmet with a face guard and a pleated skirt. The right side shows a man with a white face and black hair, wearing a robe. He holds a long object in one hand, and his other hand is raised. The background of both sides is bronze-colored with horizontal lines. The object has a white cord attached to the top for hanging. The background behind the object is brown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, kinji, gold, silver, black and red hiramakie, ivory inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 465 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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