Case (Inrō) with Design of Frogs
Wooden case with rounded rectangular shape. Brown with golden and black design depicting frogs on and around plant with leaves and stalks. A spherical bead with black and white stripes sits atop case. A golden cord threaded through bead. A carved brown wooden toggle attached to cord. Three golden cords tied in bows at bottom center of case.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Case: powdered gold (maki-e) and colored lacquer on black lacquer; Fastener (ojime): stone; Toggle (netsuke): wood carved in the shape of a mermaid
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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