Case (Inrō) with Design of Monkeys Trying to get Persimmons with Stick (obverse); Hawk in Persimmon Tree (reverse)

Rectangular black case with rounded top and bottom. Case has two sides. Left side shows a tree with green, red, pink, and white fruit and leaves. A bird is perched on a base near the bottom, looking up. Right side shows same tree with fruit and leaves. A monkey hangs upside down trying to grab a fruit on a stick. Monkey and bird are made from inlaid materials, shiny and textured. Background of case is solid black. Blue cord handles at top.

Artwork details

Date:: 18th–19th century
Medium:: Lacquer, roiro, gold, silver, brown and red hiramakie, various inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 524 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original