A black ink stick two-case inrō by Shibata Zeshin (1807—1891) Second

A black ink stick two-case inrō by Shibata Zeshin (1807—1891) Second half 19th century, around 1860-1880 Signed with the scratched characters Zeshin 是真 Of rectangular shape bearing a shiny black lacquer ground, decorated with a vessel for collecting precious dew, partly obscured by a cloud and featuring the characters ‘hōrodai’ (‘precious dew terrace’), surrounded by a border with musical instruments and emblems, and allover simulated damage and age crackle. The lower part rubbed to indicate the ink stick has been used. Black lacquer to the inside. En suite a black lacquer hako netsuke in shape of a worn ink stick carved on one side with the character ‘Hō’ and on the other with four musical instruments, detailed with simulated chipping and old cracks. Signed with the scratched characters Zeshin 是真. Height 6.4 cm; width 5.2 cm

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