Medicijndoosje (inrô)
1823
Medium
nishikie, with metallic pigments and blindprinting
Dimensions
200; 172
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Medicijndoosje (Inrô)** by Ishikawa Utayama (3) is a exquisite example of late Edo-period Japanese woodblock printing, capturing the intricate beauty of an *inrô*—a traditional lacquered medicine box worn on a man's kimono sash. These portable cases, often adorned with elaborate designs, netsuke toggles, and *ojime* beads, were essential accessories for samurai and merchants alike, blending functionality with artistry during Japan's Tokugawa era (1603–1868). Utayama, a skilled ukiyo-e practitioner, highlights the box's refined craftsmanship, evoking the floating world (*ukiyo*) of fashion an...