A fine early four-case inrō. Mid-/Late 17th century

A fine early four-case inrō. Mid-/Late 17th century Of oblong shape bearing a kanoko-nashiji (deerskin nashiji) ground, decorated with a gnarled pine tree and plum blossom branches by a rock and a brush wood fence, lacquered in gold takamaki-e and black lacquer and inlaid with kirikane, the pine needles and brushwood with very fine brass rods. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Gyōbu missing, dents filled with gold foil, the underside lacquered over, and minor damages congruent with age. Height 7.9 cm; width 4.4 cm

Estimate:$773.41

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