Case (Inrō) with Design of Kingfisher on Reed Stalk above Waves (obverse) Insects on Water Surface (reverse)

The image shows a lacquerware case with a design on both the obverse and reverse sides. The case is rectangular with rounded corners and a curved top. The obverse side features a kingfisher bird standing on a reed stalk above waves. The bird has a white body, black tail feathers, and a long red beak. The waves are depicted in shades of brown and gold. The reed stalk is brown with some yellow leaves. The reverse side features several insects on the surface of the water. The background of both sides is black with a brown border at the top. The insects on the reverse side are small and appear to be floating on the water's surface. The water on the reverse side has ripples and is depicted in shades of brown and gold, similar to the obverse side. There are some red characters on the bottom right of the reverse side. The case appears to be made of lacquerware with a glossy finish. The background behind the case is beige.

Artwork Details

Date: 19th century
Medium: Lacquer, roiro, gold, silver and coloured togidashi, nashiji; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 382 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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