Case (Inrō) with Design of Sages Seated beside Table in Front of Screens

Oval-shaped lacquer case with a black cord handle. The case is decorated with a scene of two men seated beside a table in front of screens. The scene is depicted on multiple panels that make up the case. The case has a gold-colored base and accents. The two men are dressed in traditional clothing, one wearing a long robe. A table with items on it and two screens are shown in the scene. The screens have a patterned design. The background of the scene appears to be a room with a wall and a window or doorway. The case is shown from two angles, with the second angle showing the table and screens more prominently.

Artwork Details

Date: 17th century
Medium: Lacquer, kinji, gold, silver, dark brown and red hiramakie, aogai, white lacquer; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 362 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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