Case (Inrō) with Design of Quail Standing beside Millet Stalks
Rectangular object with rounded edges, divided into six sections, featuring a quail standing beside millet stalks. The background is predominantly gold with black and red accents. The quail has a brown and black spotted body, with a white face and tail feathers. It stands on the right side of the object, facing left, beside several stalks of millet with red and white tops. A curved line resembling a moon or sun is behind the quail. The object has two black strings at the top. The object appears to be made of lacquerware.
Artwork Details
- Date
- mid-18th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro and rubbed nashiji, gold, black and red hiramakie, raden; Interior: roiro and fundame, each case gold metal label
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 517 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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