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
Museum record:: View original