Inrō with Geometric Pattern
Brown and gold inrō with geometric pattern by artist. Rectangular object with rounded corners and flat top and bottom. Brown background with repeating geometric pattern of interlocking shapes. Two green cords threaded through small holes on either side, tied in bow at bottom. Small brown bead on cord near top. Spherical brown and gold bead with swirling design on cord above inrō. Green cord threaded through bead, looping up and to right. Gray background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- first half of the19th century
- Medium
- Four cases; lacquered wood with metal and mother-of-pearl inlay on black lacquer ground; Netsuke: ryūsa type carved ivory; floral design; Ojime: metal bead with chrysanthemum
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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