A fine five-case inrō. 18th century

A fine five-case inrō. 18th century Of standard shape bearing a black lacquer ground lightly dusted with kinpun, decorated with Kan’u holding his halberd and Chōhi standing next to him, both looking towards Roshuku seated in front of a curtain, lacquered in gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with red and black lacquer, and inlaid with a little gold foil. Red lacquer, nashiji and fundame to the inside. Damage to the gold foil. Height 9 cm; width 4.5 cm

Estimate:$1,657.31

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