Case (Inrō) with Design of Court Lady in Boat with Drum (obverse); Geese Taking Flight (reverse)

Q: When was "Case (Inrō) with Design of Court Lady in Boat with Drum (obverse); Geese Taking Flight (reverse)" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

Q: Is "Case (Inrō) with Design of Court Lady in Boat with Drum (obverse); Geese Taking Flight (reverse)" in the public domain?

Yes, Case (Inrō) with Design of Court Lady in Boat with Drum (obverse); Geese Taking Flight (reverse) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Shibayama Shokasai|Kajikawa School

19th century

Medium

Lacquer, kinji, gold hiramakie, kirigane, nashiji, metal, ivory, raden inlay; Interior: nashiji and fudame

Dimensions

3 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 7/8 in. (8.7 x 6.1 x 2.2 cm)

Classification

Inrō

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

Accession Number

29.100.863

Tags

BirdsWomenMountainsBoats

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *inrō*, a compact lacquered case from 19th-century Japan, crafted by Shibayama Shai of the renowned Kajikawa School during the Edo period (161–1868). *Inrō* were essential accessories for Japanese men, suspended from the belt via cords, netsuke toggles, and ojime to carry medicines, seals, or tobacco. Worn by samurai and merchants alike, they epitomized refined craftsmanship and personal style in a time of urban prosperity and cultural flourishing. The obverse features a graceful court lady in a boat, playfully holding a drum amid misty mountains and rippling waters, while the ...

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Case (Inrō) with Design of Court Lady in Boat with Drum (obverse); Geese Taking Flight (reverse)

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