Case (Inrō) with Pheonix and Paulownia Tree
Cylindrical container made of gold with horizontal lines; decorated with blue and white floral motifs on lower half, and a bird on upper half, resembling a pheasant; attached to a braided cord; cord passes through a metal bead and then splits into two cords that are tied in a bow; small, round, gold lid with a design.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Gold lacquer with gold and colored makie and mother-of-pearl
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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