Inrō with Crows in Moonlight and Egrets in Snow

c. 1772–89

Koma Kyoryū

Japanese Art

Inrō with Crows in Moonlight and Egrets in Snow, c. 1772–89. Koma Kyoryū. Lacquered wood with sprinkled gold (maki-e); overall: 7.7 x 5.4 cm (3 1/16 x 2 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.510

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Koma Kyoryū
Classification: Lacquer
Formatted Medium: Lacquered wood with sprinkled gold (maki-e)
Medium: lacquered, wood, sprinkled, gold, maki-e
Dimensions: Overall: 7.7 x 5.4 cm (3 1/16 x 2 1/8 in.)
Inscribed: Inscription: Signed: 古満巨柳作（花押） Translation: Signed: made by Koma Kyoryū (monogram)
Departments: Japanese Art
Accession Number: 1920.510
Credit Line: Gift of J. H. Wade
Rights Statement: CC0