Case (Inrō) with Design of Shishi Dogs beside Rocks and Waterfall

Dark brown, cylindrical case with rounded corners and braided maroon and purple cord threaded through its top. The cord is tied in a bow at the bottom. Two gold-colored, raised designs depicting shishi dogs are on the front. A gold-colored, round toggle with a raised design of two shishi dogs is attached to the cord. The background is light gray. A small waterfall and rocks are subtly etched into the case behind the shishi dogs.

Artwork Details

Date: 18th–19th century
Medium: Lacquer, roiro, yamimakie, black hiramakie, takamakie, gold metal inlay; Interior: gyobu nashiji and fundame
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 416 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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