Case (Inrō) with Design of Crows in Flight and Birds on Branches

Round, red lacquer case with a hinged design. Two black crows in flight are depicted on the top, one slightly behind the other; both are flying to the left. The crow in the front has its beak open. The case consists of two circular parts that fit together. A thin black line runs horizontally across the middle. The background behind the case is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date: 19th century
Medium: Lacquer, red ground, silver ground, sumie togidashi; Interior: roiro and fundame
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 505 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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