Inrō with Wisteria Trellis
Rectangular object with rounded edges, oriented vertically. The object has a gold-colored surface with an etched pattern of wisteria vines and flowers. A smaller, smooth, spherical red bead is above the rectangular object, connected to it by a brown cord. Above the bead, a larger, carved red object resembling a cluster of rounded shapes with bulbous eyes and downturned mouths is attached to the cord. The brown cord is tied in knots below the rectangular object. Gray background. The object is titled "Inrō with Wisteria Trellis" by artist unknown.
Artwork details
- Date:
- mid-19th century
- Medium:
- Inrō: five cases; lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, cutout gold foil application on gold lacquer ground; ojime: goldstone (glass) bead; netsuke: three wise monkeys; carved wood with red lacquer
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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