Case (Inrō) with Design of Samurai Kneeling on Bridge among Pines and Waves
Rectangular, gold-colored case with rounded corners and a flat top and bottom. The case has a design on it featuring a samurai kneeling on a bridge surrounded by pines and waves. A green cord with a white bead threaded on it extends from the top of the case, and a gold-colored figurine of a mythical creature is attached to the cord. The figurine appears to be a komodo dragon or similar creature. The case has a green cord tied in a bow at the bottom. The background is a plain light gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th–18th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, nashiji, silver, red, black and gold hiramakie, takamakie and gold foil; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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