Case (Inrō) with Design of Five Dancers Drinking from Large Sake Jar

Black lacquer inro with a design of five dancers drinking from a large sake jar. The inro is viewed from two angles. The background of the inro is black with vertical grooves. A decorative band encircles the top. On one side, two people with long dark hair and dressed in traditional clothing sit on the ground. One person leans over a large white dish. The other person holds a fan and a large sake jar. On the other side, three people surround a large white sake jar. All five people have long dark hair. The clothing of the people include shades of orange, blue, and white. A white background surrounds the inro on the right.

Artwork Details

Date: late 19th century
Medium: Metal, silver metal, applied gold, sentoku, shibuichi, various metals; Interior: silver metal
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 361 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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