Case (Inrō) with Design of Three Herons Seated in Maple Tree (obverse); Three Crows in Autumn Forest (reverse)
Rectangular object with rounded corners, divided into two sections. Left side shows three herons in a golden maple tree on a black background. The herons are seated and rendered in gold. The tree has golden leaves and branches. Gold border on the left and right edges with a repeating pattern. Right side shows three crows in an autumn forest on a black background. The crows and trees are in gold. The trees have varying heights and branch structures. Gold border on the left and right edges with a repeating pattern, matching the one on the left side. The object appears to be made of lacquer. The object is depicted against a beige background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, gold and coloured hiramakie; Interior: roiro and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 391 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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