Case (Inrō) with Design of Shishi Dog Throwing its Young from Rocks (obverse); Shishi Dog Climbing up a Cliff (reverse)
Two cylindrical objects, side by side. The objects are dark brown with a shiny surface. The surface features raised designs. One object shows a dog throwing its young from rocks. The other object shows a dog climbing up a cliff. The dogs have long fur and appear to be surrounded by clouds. The background of each object has wavy lines. The objects have horizontal lines across the middle. The objects have decorative edges. The objects are likely made of metal. The objects have a traditional Japanese design. The objects are a case and have a title that includes 'Shishi Dog'.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, kinji, gold and silver hiramakie, takamakie, kirigane, applied metal; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 610 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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