Case (Inrō) with Design of Seven Cranes in Flight
Gold-colored, cylindrical object with rounded edges, divided into horizontal sections. The object features seven crane images in various shades of gold, blue, and brown, with red on their heads. The cranes have long necks and legs, with outstretched wings. A dark cord is attached to the top for hanging. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th–19th century
- Medium:
- Lacquer, fundame, gold, silver, black and red hiramakie, gold foil; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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