Case (Inrō) with Design of Samurai Seated on Ground (obverse); Bird Flying before a Crescent Moon (reverse)
Inrō case, rectangular, brown, made of wood or lacquer, divided into six sections horizontally, with rounded edges. The obverse has a seated samurai wearing a black hat, black jacket, light-colored hakama, and white socks. The samurai sits on the ground, with their knees pulled up and arms wrapped around legs. The reverse features a bird in flight, with wings spread and body facing left, flying towards a crescent moon. A green seal is in the bottom-right corner. The background of both sides resembles bamboo, with thin, vertical lines.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, wood, stained ivory, raden, ceramic, various inlay; Interior: plain
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 370 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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