Inrō with design of Kanzan and Jittoku. The inrō has three compartments. A dark brown cord fastener at top in the shape of a mythical creature. To the left, a pouch with a floral design including red flowers on a blue and green background. A braided orange cord threaded through the top of the pouch. To the right, a rectangular object with a design of two people. The person on the left wears a blue head covering, dark clothing, and white shoes. The person on the right wears a white garment. Both figures hold a black object. The rectangular object has a light brown background with a grid design and is fastened with braided orange cord at the bottom. All on a light grey background. By Ogata Kōrin, in the Rinpa style.
Artwork Details
- Date
- first half of the 19th century
- Medium
- Three cases; lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl and pewter inlay on gold lacquer ground; Pouch: printed cotton with sarasa pattern; Ojime: metal bead
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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