Case (Inrō) with Design of Sword Fittings
The image shows two views of a black lacquer inro case. The case is oval-shaped with rounded edges and has a black cord attached to the top for carrying. The case has a design of sword fittings. The left side shows the case closed with raised metal designs on the surface. The right side shows the case closed with a gold-colored metal oval on the surface that is slightly sunken and contains small metal designs; the gold-colored metal oval has a smaller oval opening. The background appears to be a brown surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro ishime, black, gold, silver hiramakie, incised; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 369 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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