Case (Inrō) with Design of Dragon Emerging from Waves
Black, rounded rectangular case with a handle at the top. The case is divided into sections horizontally. The left side features a relief design of a dragon emerging from waves, while the right side has a similar design but without the dragon. The background of the image is beige.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, yamimakie, black hiramakie, takamakie, inlaid raden eyes; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 491 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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