Case (Inrō) with Design of Pommel-scroll (guri)
Red and black inro case with a repeating design of curled scroll-like lines. The case is rectangular and appears to be made of lacquer. The scroll-like design is symmetrical and forms a grid-like pattern. The background of the case is red, and the design is black. The case is shown from the front, with the top and bottom edges visible. The top and bottom edges have a slight lip around the perimeter. The case is divided into sections by thin lines. The background behind the case is beige.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, guri, red, brown, black, grey layers; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 388 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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