Inrō with Peacock
Rectangular object with rounded edges, divided into two sections. Left section shows a peacock facing left, with a long neck, beak, and feathered body. The peacock's body features intricate feather details in shades of brown and black. The background of both sections has a brown, textured surface resembling small dots. The right section displays the peacock's tail with long feathers and round eye spots. Blue and white cord-like designs are at the top and bottom edges. The object titled "Inrō with Peacock" is by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Nashiji ground with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, and mother-of-pearl inlay Netsuke: hunter struggling with bear; carved ivory Ojime: carnelian bead
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 306 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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