Case (Inrō) with Design of Fisherman, Boat, Reeds, and Stone Basket Breakwaters
Cylindrical case with rounded edges and flat top and bottom. The case has a brown background with a textured, glittery effect. Two handles protrude from the top. The case features a design on two panels. On the left panel, depiction of a boat, a fishing rod, a net on the bottom. On the right panel, depiction of a man with a black robe sitting on a stone. Reeds are depicted at the top. The case appears to be made of lacquer.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Gold maki-e with pewter, mother-of-pearl, and metal inlay; Ojime: cloisonné bead; Netsuke: carved wood creel with lacquer puffer fish
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 374 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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