Case (Inrō) with Design of Blind Men Touching and Climbing Over an Elephant
Cylindrical case with a design of a large elephant and several small people. The case comprises two sections; one section shows the elephant's head and body; the other shows the elephant's tail and back. The people are touching the elephant. The case is dark brown with a braided purple and white cord at top and bottom. The elephant's eyes are red and its tusks are white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, kinji, gold, silver and black hiramakie, takamakie, ivory inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 552 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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