Case (Inrō) with Design of Dragon on Background of Clouds and Waves

Rectangular object with rounded edges, divided into horizontal sections, gold-colored background with black and red designs. A dragon is depicted in the center of each section, surrounded by waves and clouds. The dragon on the left faces left, with its body curved and tail extending downwards, while the dragon on the right faces right, with its body curved and tail extending downwards. The object has a black border around the edges and a decorative metal piece along the bottom edge. The background of the image is a solid brown color. The object appears to be a traditional Japanese inro, a type of lacquerware container.

Artwork Details

Date: 17th–18th century
Medium: Lacquer, roiro, fundame, gold, brown and red hiramakie, metal cord runners; Interior: nashiji and fundame
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 365 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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