Inrō with Basket of Spring Flowers (obverse); Basket of Autumn Flowers (reverse)

Black lacquer inro with a design of spring flowers on the front and autumn flowers on the back. The inro has a cylindrical body with a rounded top and bottom. A brown cord extends from the top, secured by a metal clasp with a design. A small, square lid with a floral design is attached to the cord. The front of the inro features gold spring flowers and leaves on a black background. The back has gold autumn flowers on a black background. The background of the image is light gray. The inro is tied with a brown cord at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date: late 18th–early 19th century
Medium: Five cases; lacquered wood with gold and silver hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, cutout gold foil application on black and nashiji lacquer ground Netsuke: lacquered wood with hiramaki-e; chrysanthemum and paulownia flower Ojime: silver bead inlaid with gold
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 469 × 625 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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