Case (Inrō) with Design of Scattered Chrysanthemums (Kikumon)
Cylindrical case made of lacquer with rounded top and bottom and flat sides, featuring a design of scattered chrysanthemums in gold, silver, and blue on a background of small golden particles. The chrysanthemums have rounded petals and are arranged randomly. A black and white braided cord handle is attached to the top. The case is divided into two sections side-by-side, possibly to showcase the front and back. The background behind the case is light brown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, nashiji, gold hiramakie, togidashi, gold foil, aogai; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 604 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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