Inrō with Dragon in Cartouche on Arabesque Foliage (Karakusa) Background

Rectangular, dark-colored object with rounded corners and a cord attached. Object has a gold design on it, featuring a dragon in the center, surrounded by swirling patterns. The background of the object has an intricate, curved line design. A brown cord with a small, round wooden bead at the top and a decorative, brown wooden finial at the end is attached to the object. The cord is tied in a bow at the bottom of the object. Background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date: 18th century
Medium: Inrō: four cases; lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, on black lacquer ground; metal cord runners; ojime: fire agate bead; netsuke: rabbit in a boat; carved wood
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 468 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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