Inrō with Scattered Musical Instruments, Theatrical Implements, and Flowers

Black lacquer inro with a cord and tassel. The inro has a rounded rectangular shape with a flat top and bottom. A small, rounded rectangular object is attached to the top by a braided cord. The object is black with gold accents. The inro features a design of various gold objects scattered across its surface, including a shamisen, a flute, a fan, a mask, a sake cup, a pipe, and flowers. A bow is tied at the bottom of the inro. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date: 19th century
Medium: Four cases; lacquered wood with gold, silver hiramaki-e, mother-of-pearl inlay, and cut-out gold foil application on black ground Netsuke: bucket with grasses and flowers; lacquer with gold hiramaki-e Ojime: flowers; lacquer bead
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 416 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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