Case (Inrō) with Design of Chinese Child (obverse); Silver Pill Box with Peony (reverse)
Two rectangular objects shown side by side, with a golden patterned border; left object has a gold-colored design on a dark background depicting a child sitting on a rock; right object has a silver-colored design on a light background depicting a peony plant. Both objects have a golden handle protruding from the top. The child on the left object has a large head, small body, and no arms; sitting on a rock with a bird flying to their right. The peony on the right object has large flowers, leaves and a long stem.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer and metal, frame: roiro, gyobu, gold and coloured takamakie, silver metal box; Interior: silver metal box
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 300 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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