Case (Inrō) with Object from the Noh drama "Hachinoki"
Black, cylindrical, wooden case with rounded rectangular shape. Two white braided handles on top. Two panels, one with gold object resembling samurai helmet, surrounded by cherry blossoms and bound grasses. The other panel depicts a blue and gold fan with long handle, surrounded by autumn leaves and cherry blossoms.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Gold lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl on a black lacquer ground Ojime: Amber bead in shape of a vase Netsuke: Boxwood carved with "mother and child" mice and an eggplant
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 466 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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