Rectangular black lacquered object with cracked surface, resembling an old ink cake; object is divided into two panels; left panel features a landscape with a bird, tree, and rectangular object in lower left corner; right panel features intricate carvings including vertical Chinese characters, and various objects; border around both panels is ornate with geometric patterns; background is light brown color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Two-part (sheath-type); lacquered wood, metal, leather, with black and brown togidashimaki-e, takamaki-e on black ground Netsuke: manjū type with maki-e Daruma Ojime: ceramic bead with incense and ash design
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 397 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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