Onko Takanaga (dates unknown)

Onko Takanaga was a Japanese lacquer artist known for their intricate and detailed work. This image depicts a pair of inro (small containers used to hold medicine) with a design of crickets. The inro is a traditional Japanese art form, and the intricate detail and use of red lacquer showcase the artist’s expertise. Inro with depictions of insects, like these crickets, were a popular motif in Japanese art and reflected a love of nature and a keen eye for detail. This is an example of exquisite craftsmanship and demonstrates Takanaga's skill in the intricate art of Japanese lacquerwork.