Tortoiseshell and Basketry Inrō
Rectangular object with rounded corners and a handle at the top, made of woven material, possibly leather or basketry. The object has a repeating pattern of interwoven strips in shades of dark brown and black. There are five horizontal rows of woven strips, with each row featuring a similar pattern. The edges of the object are trimmed with a thin white cord. Small black beads are spaced along the sides of the object. The object appears to be a type of inrō, a traditional Japanese container. It is shown from two slightly different angles. The background is a solid brown color. Tortoiseshell and Basketry Inrō, by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Three cases; tortoiseshell under plaited bamboo or rattan covered with lacquer (urushi) Netsuke: manju type, imitating basketry; stained ivory Ojime: flower; bronze
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 419 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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