Case (Inrō) with Design of the Three Sake Tasters
Black cylindrical case with rounded rectangular shape and braided handle on top. Left side of case depicts a man sitting cross-legged on the ground with an exaggerated expression. The man is wearing a blue garment with a red band on his left wrist. He sits amongst two smaller people, also dressed in robes, who each have one hand on the man's face. There are two round trays on the ground in front of the man. Right side of case depicts tree roots on the ground curving upwards with branches. Small plants are positioned near tree roots. Gold flecks are speckled over both sides of the case.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, gold and colored hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: gyobu nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 300 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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