Inrō Imitating an Old Chinese Ink Cake
Rectangular object with a cracked surface made of brown material, divided into sections. Left side shows a scene with a building, tree, and people. Right side features vertical black writing and an oval shape. A small rectangular panel with a design appears at the bottom. The object has a border around its edges. It appears to be a traditional Japanese inro, with a design imitating an old Chinese ink cake, by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Four cases; lacquered wood with black and brown takamaki-e, togidashimaki-e on black ground Netsuke: carved wood; lotus leaf and snail Ojime: cylindrical bead of various metals
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 407 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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