Case (Inrō) with Design of Narihira at Mount Fuji, from The Tales of Ise

Cylindrical container with rounded edges, made of lacquered wood or metal, featuring a design of a mountain, likely Mount Fuji, at the top in gold and gray. The bottom half depicts a man in traditional Japanese clothing, possibly riding a horse, with gold, black, and silver details. A braided cord, likely beige or off-white in color, is threaded through a small metal loop at the top and tied in a bow at the bottom. A small, oval-shaped metal object with a geometric pattern, possibly a charm or finial, is attached to the cord. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date: 19th century
Medium: Lacquer, kinji, gold and silver hiramakie, metal inlay, kirigane; Interior: gyobu nashiji and fundame
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 416 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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