Case (Inrō) with Design of Lotus (obverse); Lotus and Bird (reverse)
Cylindrical black lacquer case with rounded edges and a brown cord threaded through a small round bead at the top. The case features a design of a brown lotus leaf with gold lines and a white lotus flower. A brown cord is tied in a bow at the bottom. Above the case, a gold-colored toggle with a brown cord threaded through it displays a raised design of scrolling brown lines. The toggle resembles a wrapped object with a bow at the top. The background is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Black lacquer with wood, shell, and glass inlays; Fastener (ojime): metal; Toggle (netsuke): carved ivory in the shape of a demon
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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