Case (Inrō) with Design of Mount Fuji (obverse); Dragon in Clouds and Waves (reverse)
Rectangular, dark gray, carved case with rounded corners. The case is made up of four connected panels. It has a design of Mount Fuji on the front. A blue cord threaded through the top of the case with a gold-colored bead. The cord is tied in a bow at the bottom. A brown, carved, oval object with dragon design sits to the right. Background is light grey.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, tsuikoku, carved relief, incised; Interior: roiro, bottom case 2 cylindrical openings
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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