Case (Inrō) with Design of Cranes Standing Beneath a Gnarled Pine Tree and Netsuke Depicting Yoshitsune and Benkei
Black lacquer case with rounded rectangular shape and gold design. Two cranes standing under a gnarled pine tree with gold clouds. The case has a braided cord attached. A metal toggle with a design and a circular object with a design are attached to the cord. The cord is tied in a bow at the bottom of the case. A small carved figure is depicted on the toggle. The circular object depicts a scene with people. The background is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, gold, silver, black, brown and red hiramakie; Interior: gyobu and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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