Inrō with Auspicious Characters
Cylindrical object with curved top and black metal loop handle. The body of the object is a bronze or brown color with horizontal lines around it, dividing the surface into sections. The surface features numerous Chinese characters, raised and shiny, with a dark patina. Two images are presented side by side, showcasing the object from two angles. The object is titled "Inrō with Auspicious Characters" and is an artwork by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th–early 19th century
- Medium
- Seven cases; lacquered wood with silver hiramaki-e on gold ground Netsuke: bone; lacquer and maki-e chestnut Ojime: silver bead
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 533 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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