Case (Inrō) with Design of Dragons among Clouds
Rectangular object with rounded corners, divided into two sections. Black background with gold and orange designs. The left section features a dragon design with clouds. The dragon's body curves in a wave-like motion from the bottom left to top right. The right section shows a dragon design with clouds. The dragon faces left, body rising from bottom right to top right, surrounded by clouds. The object appears to have a white border around the edges. A gold-colored loop is visible at the top center. The object has a lacquered appearance with a smooth surface. The background behind the object is beige.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, nashiji, gold and silver togidashi; Interior: roiro and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 375 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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