Case (Inrō) with Design of Sparrow in Flight above Manten Plants with Red Berries
Dark brown lacquer inro case with rounded rectangular shape and white cord trim along bottom edge. The case features a design of a plant with clusters of red berries and green leaves on branches. A small bird is in flight above the plant on one half of the case. The background has a subtle sparkly texture. The case appears to be made of multiple sections. Two black cords are visible at top for carrying. The case sits on a brown surface. The design spans across two panels shown side by side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, kinji, nashiji, gold and colored hiramakie, takamakie and red lacquer; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 463 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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