Case (Inrō) with Design of Cranes in Flight over Waves
Rectangular case with rounded corners, divided into two panels side by side. Background of both panels is black with gold wavy lines. Left panel: A white bird with outstretched wings and red markings on its head. Right panel: A grey bird with outstretched wings and red markings on its head. Both birds have long beaks and appear to be in flight. The case appears to be made of lacquer. There are cords visible at the top of each panel. The bottom of each panel has purple and white braided cord trim. The background behind the case is beige.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, togidashi, gold, silver, black and red hiramakie, gold foil; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 427 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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