Case (Inrō) with Design of Landscape
The object is a rectangular, gold-colored case with a landscape design. The case has a raised design depicting a bird in flight over a tree. The case appears to be made of metal and features a brown cord threaded through two small holes at the top, tied in a bow at the bottom. A black bead with a gold mark is positioned near the top of the cord. Above the bead, the cord is tied to a carved, brown wooden or plastic piece resembling a flower. The background is a plain white surface. The case is titled "Case (Inrō) with Design of Landscape" and is attributed to an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Lacquer with sprinkled gold makie and cut gold foil
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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