Saya Inrō with Pine and Ivy (obverse) and Bamboo Grove (reverse)

Saya Inrō with Pine and Ivy (obverse) and Bamboo Grove (reverse) by ,inrō features a rounded rectangular shape. The object has a brown cord threaded through a small hole at the top. A rounded light-brown bead sits atop the object. The front shows an etched design with a group of four bamboo stalks on the right and a lighter brown color. The reverse features a design with pine and ivy. The object has a bow at the bottom, formed by the dark-brown cord. A circular object with a design sits at the top of the image. The background appears to be a beige piece of fabric.

Artwork Details

Date: second half of the 19th century
Medium: Sheath shape; lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, and colored ivory inlay on gold lacquer ground Netsuke: kagamibuta type, lotus pad with frog; stained ivory and metal
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 408 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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