Case (Inrō) with Design of Two Tengu (Goblins) with Knapsack and Gourd, under a Cherry Tree

Case (Inrō) with Design of Two Tengu (Goblins) with Knapsack and Gourd, under a Cherry Tree

Date18th–19th century

MediumLacquer, roiro, gold and coloured togidashi, gold and silver foil, aogai; Interior: nashiji and fundame

DimensionsH. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationInrō

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

Mythical CreaturesTrees

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