Case (Inrō) with Design of Monkey Trainer and Seated Monkey on Leash (obverse); Bundle, Hat, Sticks and Staff (reverse)

Rectangular, brown and gold inrō with a design of a man training a monkey on a leash on the front, and a bundle, hat, sticks, and staff on the back. The inrō has a brown cord threaded through a hole at the top and tied in a bow at the bottom. A large brown bead separates the cord from a round, gold and brown ojime bead. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date: 19th century
Medium: Lacquer, cherry bark, gold and colored hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: plain and fundame
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 416 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

Palette