Case (Inrō) with Design of River in Spring with Flowering Cherry Trees (obverse); River in Autumn with Maple Leaves (reverse)
Cylindrical gold-colored case with rounded lid. A braided cord threaded through a hole at the top; the cord has a tassel at the end. The body of the case features raised and engraved designs. One side depicts a river with flowering cherry trees. A bridge crosses the river on the right; in the background are rolling hills. The reverse side depicts a river with trees displaying autumn colors. A mountain range is on the horizon. Rope-like etched lines adorn the top and bottom edges. The background behind the case is plain.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, kinji, nashiji, silver and black hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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