Artwork preview

Case (Inrō) with Design of Spray of Chrysanthemums

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark red and black lacquer inrō case, rectangular with rounded corners, made of wood; a spray of chrysanthemums in gold, silver, and black inlays on one side; a black cord threaded through a hole at the top; the other side plain; light-colored cord or fabric along bottom edge; background beige.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Lacquer, mokume, gold and dark grey hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 317 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette

You May Also Like