Case (Inrō) with Design of Butterflies
Rectangular, dark brown object with rounded corners and gold butterflies. Object has a glossy finish and is divided into horizontal sections. A yellow cord with a bow at the bottom and a spherical bead at the top. A smaller, round object with a dark brown border and gold design is attached to the cord. The background is light gray. Title: Case (Inrō) with Design of Butterflies. Artist unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, gold and coloured togidashi; Interior: fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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