Case (Inrō) with Design of Dragon among Spiraling Clouds
Rectangular object with rounded top and bottom, divided into two sections. Background has swirling clouds in shades of brown and black. Left side features a dragon facing right, with its body curved and tail extending upwards. Right side features a dragon facing left, with its head at the top and tail at the bottom. Both dragons have scales and sharp claws. Object appears to be made of lacquer or wood, with a decorative metal edge along the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, fundame, sumie togidashi; Interior: gyobu nashiji & fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 358 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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