Case (Inrō) with Design of Fishing Nets and Chidori in Flight
Black, rounded, rectangular case with a hinged opening; design features gold fishing nets and mountains with gold birds; gold lines on the nets resemble scales; five gold birds flying around and on a tree branch; background is black. The case consists of two parts, likely meant to be opened, showing the same design on each half.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, gold hiramakie, metal wire, aogai inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 327 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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