Case (Inrō) with Design of Chinese Lions (Karashishi) with Peonies and on Bridge
Rectangular case with rounded edges, composed of three stacked horizontal sections. The case features a black background with gold, red, and white designs. Two white lions, or karashishi, with red peonies and gold leaves are on a bridge. The lions have their mouths open and tongues out. One lion is on the left side with a peony to its right. The other lion is on the right side with a peony to its left. A bridge is underneath the lions, and it spans from the left to the right side. Gold accents and details are throughout the design. The case has a handle on top. The background of the image is neutral and not visible.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, gold, red, silver hiramakie, takamakie, kirigane, gold metal; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 433 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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