Inrō with “Chrysanthemum Youth” (Kikujidō)
Rectangular object with rounded corners; primarily gold-colored on front with a darker border; a gold-colored circle on front contains an etched scene of a woman; three horizontal lines across object; burgundy cord threaded through top; cord has a metal piece with a design attached; a large knot at the bottom; a rounded square metal piece with a green and gold design attached to cord; on a gray background. Inrō with “Chrysanthemum Youth” (Kikujidō) by Artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- first half of the19th century
- Medium
- Three cases; lacquered wood with togidashimaki-e imitating ink painting (togikirimaki-e) on gold and black lacquer ground Netsuke: purple and green ceramic shishi (Chinese lion) Ojime: inlaid metal with fruit basket
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 469 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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