Arkivism
Tortoiseshell and Basketry Inrō
CC0 · no rights reserved

Tortoiseshell and Basketry Inrō

17th century · Inrō: single case; tortoiseshell under rattan “net” covered with lacquer (urushi); ojime: flower petals, brushwood; patinated copper with mixed-metal inlays; netsuke: turtle; carved wood

From the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

Subjects
InrōAsian ArtJapan
Credit lineTortoiseshell and Basketry Inrō. 17th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891. CC0.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Tobacco Box and NetsukeTobacco Box and Netsuke Inrō with Lotus and Crab (obverse); Lotus and Tadpole (reverse)Inrō with Lotus and Crab (obverse); Lotus and Tadpole (reverse) Censer, SphericalCenser, Spherical Cockade for shako model 1842, for officers of the Royal Army or MarinesCockade for shako model 1842, for officers of the Royal Army or Marines Inrō with Stylized Flower Patterns in Interconnected RoundelsInrō with Stylized Flower Patterns in Interconnected Roundels Nutmeg graterNutmeg grater