Case (Inrō) with Design of Nanban Flowers
Black lacquer inrō case with rounded rectangular shape, gold design on front featuring a flower with swirling stems and leaves. A small circular opening at top center; a braided beige cord threaded through the opening, tied in a knot below; a brown object resembling a seed pod attached to the end of the cord.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, dark wood, gold, silver, brown and green takamakie; Interior: plain, drawers, ivory handles
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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