Inro with Design of Hollyhock Flowers and Buds
Attributed to Ogata Kōrin, Japanese, 1658 - 1716
Geography:
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Edo Period (1615-1868)Date:
Early 18th centuryMedium:
Inro: black and gold lacquer on wood with lead and mother-of-pearl inlay Ojime: brassDimensions:
Inro: 2 1/4 x 2 inches (5.7 x 5.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1987-25-2a--eCredit Line:
Gift of Mrs. S. Emlen Stokes, 1987
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Edo Period (1615-1868)Date:
Early 18th centuryMedium:
Inro: black and gold lacquer on wood with lead and mother-of-pearl inlay Ojime: brassDimensions:
Inro: 2 1/4 x 2 inches (5.7 x 5.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1987-25-2a--eCredit Line:
Gift of Mrs. S. Emlen Stokes, 1987
Label:
This inro (a compartmented container that would have been hung at the waist, and would have held medicine or other kinds of small objects) is decorated with a design of hollyhock flowers and buds. Ogata Körin looked to the bold style developed by Hon'ami Koetsu and Tawaraya Sotatsu for inspiration for his designs. He came from a family of textile designers and was raised in an atmosphere of privilege and artistic refinement. Neither Körin or his brother Kenzan had a head for business, however, and Körin began to paint and design textiles and lacquerware like this piece to help pay the bills.
This inro (a compartmented container that would have been hung at the waist, and would have held medicine or other kinds of small objects) is decorated with a design of hollyhock flowers and buds. Ogata Körin looked to the bold style developed by Hon'ami Koetsu and Tawaraya Sotatsu for inspiration for his designs. He came from a family of textile designers and was raised in an atmosphere of privilege and artistic refinement. Neither Körin or his brother Kenzan had a head for business, however, and Körin began to paint and design textiles and lacquerware like this piece to help pay the bills.