Case (Inrō) with Design of Emmao (King of Hell) Seated on Chair (obverse); Seal and Inscription (reverse)
Gold-colored cylindrical object with a rounded rectangular shape. The object has two sides shown, side by side. The left side features a relief image of a man with a crown on his head, long hair and a beard, wearing a robe. The man has a sword across his body. The man appears to have a fierce expression. The background of the left side has a textured gold color. The right side has a red seal with gold writing inside. There is gold writing to the right of the red seal. The object appears to have a textured gold surface. The object has a dark patterned border at the top and bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, kinji, gold and red hiramakie, metal inlay; Interior: red lacquer, nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 306 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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