Case (Inrō) with Design of Blind Men Climbing all over Elephant Beside Banana Plants
Cylindrical container with black background and gold speckles. Two panels side by side. Left panel shows a large gray elephant in center with six small men climbing on elephant. Elephant faces left. Men are various poses on elephant. Right panel shows large plant with big leaves and stems. Bottom of container has pink and white cord.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, nashiji, silver, gold and colored hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 409 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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