Case (Inrō) with Design of Heron Wading in Shallow Water beside Reeds
Black lacquer inro with three sections, featuring a design on the front and back. The design depicts a heron wading in shallow water beside reeds. The heron has white body with light brown details. The heron's wings are spread. A brown rope extends from the top. The background resembles wavy water in gold. Reeds are on the left panel. The background of the image is beige.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, gold and silver hiramakie, togidashi, kimpun, ivory, horn inlay; Interior: fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 490 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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