Case (Inrō) with Design of Praying Mantis beside Broken Wheel Overgrown with Vines
Rectangular case with rounded corners and top edge, made of lacquerware. The case is divided into four horizontal sections. Predominant colors are shades of orange, red, and black, with some silver. The design features black vines with rounded leaves and orange fruits, a praying mantis beside a broken wheel, and a rope-like pattern along the bottom edge. A black cord handle is attached to the top. The case is shown from two angles, side by side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, wakasa nuri, yellow, red marbled ground, black, grey and brown lacquer; Interior: roiro
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 411 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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