Case (Inrō) with Design of Tadamori Fighting with the Oil Thief (obverse); Sandal (Geta) which was Lost during the Fight (reverse)
Cylindrical case with rounded edges and flat top and bottom, made of lacquer, with a reddish-brown color. The obverse side has a painted design in gold, black, and white, depicting a man wearing a black hat and another man in a robe; they appear to be in motion. The reverse side is plain with a reddish-brown color and a small, black, protruding clasp at the bottom. The top has a black cord handle. The base appears to have a white material, possibly a type of resin or ivory.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, dark brown, kimpun, gold and colored hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 528 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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