Case (Inrō) in the Shape of an Ink Stick with Design of God of Longevity (Jurōjin), Reading beneath a Star Constellation (obverse);Twelve-Character Inscription (reverse)
A work by Shibata Zeshin. It reflects the Neoclassical & Romantic era in Japan. Today it is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Medium
- Roiro (waxen) lacquer with black hiramakie sprinkled and polished lacquer and takamakie sprinkled and polished lacquer relief; Interior: roiro; Netsuke: lacquer in shape of a worn ink stick; Ojime: black lacquer bead
- Dimensions
- 2 5/16 x 1 1/2 x 11/16 in. (5.9 x 3.8 x 1.7 cm)
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