Case (Inrō) with Design of Baku (Mythical Animals) among Ruyi-Shaped Clouds
Cylindrical object with rounded edges, divided into three equal horizontal sections. Background is black. Gold, red, and tan designs of ruyi-shaped clouds. Mythical animal depicted in gold with a long snout, large ears and a curved tail. Animal appears to be eating a long curved object. Designs on the right side of the object are mirrored on the left. Object is photographed from two sides with a white background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, dark green, mottled ground, red, grey, gold and black hiramakie; Interior: roiro and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 318 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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