Case (Inrō) with Design of Monkeys Hanging from Trees Above Waves (obverse); Monkeys Seated on Rocks (reverse)
Black, oval-shaped object with rounded top and bottom, divided into two sections; design features monkeys and waves. The object is decorated with a scene of monkeys hanging from trees above waves on one side and monkeys seated on rocks on the other. The background is black with gold, blue and red accents. The waves are depicted in shades of blue and gold. The monkeys are rendered in black with red accents on their backs. A tree with gold branches and a few leaves is shown on the right side. The object has a small loop at the top and a pink and white cord around the bottom edge.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, silver nashiji, gold, silver, black and red hiramakie, kirigane; Interior: nashiji and fundame, two upper cases divided, spoon
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 536 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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