
Case (Inrō) with Design of Butterflies in Flight
Dark brown, rectangular, rounded-corner case with a black cord at the top; horizontal lines across the case; four butterfly designs; two on each panel; butterflies in various shades of blue and silver; small, square, black symbol on lower left.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Wood, brushed wood, gold takamakie, raden, lacquer, pottery inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 347 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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