Case (Inrō) with Design of Fireflies in Flight and Climbing on Stone Baskets and Reeds at the Shore
Black cylindrical case with rounded top and horizontal seam lines, made of lacquer, featuring a design of fireflies in flight and on stone baskets and reeds at the shore. The case is divided into two sections, with the top being solid black and the bottom having a scenic design. The design depicts a shore scene with reeds and grasses in shades of gold, brown, and black. Several fireflies are shown in flight and landing on stone baskets and reeds, rendered in orange, yellow, and black. The background of the design features rippling water in shades of gold and brown. The case has a loop at the top for hanging.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, gold and coloured hiramakie, togidashi, nashiji, kirigane; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 541 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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