Case (Inrō) with Design of Caparisoned Elephant Standing (obverse); Two Karako with Trumpet, Banner (reverse)
Rectangular object with rounded corners and a black knob on top. The object is divided into two sides. The left side displays a gray elephant with a red and gold decorative structure on its back, adorned with a gold crown on top of the structure. The elephant has gold bands around its body and a gold chain. The right side shows a gold figure holding a red and white banner and a gold trumpet. The background of both sides features a gold and black pattern resembling small dots or scales.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, hirame, gold, silver and colored hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: nashiji and fundame; each case: silver metal box
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 458 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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