Case (Inrō) with Design of Butterflies
Rectangular object with rounded corners, divided into four horizontal sections, made of brown material with gold flecks. Object is shown from two angles. A white braided cord extends from the top. The left side features a large butterfly with its wings spread, while the right side features two butterflies. The butterflies are made of a shiny metal.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, gyobu, gold and silver hiramakie, takamakie, raden; Interior: gyobu nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 411 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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