Case (Inrō) with Design of Chinese Sage beside and Ox (obverse); Dragon in Clouds over a Waterfall (reverse)
Rectangular object with rounded edges; obverse featuring a Chinese sage standing beside an ox; sage dressed in dark robe adorned with gold pattern; ox mostly black; sage standing on a rock; background depicts waves; reverse side showing a dragon amidst clouds over a waterfall; dragon in center; clouds and waves around dragon; waterfall cascading down right side; object appears to be made of dark brown material with gold highlights.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, kinji, nashiji, gold and silver hiramakie, takamakie, metal inlay; Interior: gyobu nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 598 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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