Case (Inrō) with Two Four-Clawed Dragons among Swirling Clouds
Cylindrical case with rounded rectangular shape, divided into sections, featuring two dragons with four claws among swirling clouds; dragons have gold and cream-colored bodies with curled tails; clouds and background have a silver and iridescent sheen; black cord threaded through top with a dark red bead; cord also holds a carved brown pendant resembling an animal head with a long snout; background is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, aogai and gold foil kirigane, white lacquer, inlaid eyes; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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