Red case with rounded rectangular shape, featuring a design of two crickets on the front. The case has a textured pattern and is adorned with green cord handles tied in a bow at the bottom. A small white bead with a diamond pattern separates the case from a red toggle with a four-petal design resembling a flower or cloud. The toggle is intricately carved with a figure and other designs. The background is gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Case: carved red lacquer; Fastener (ojime): silver with openwork slide; Toggle (netsuke): red lacquer carved in the shape of a lobed table with two gentlemen playing a game of go
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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