A fine four-case inrō. Late 19/early 20th century

A fine four-case inrō. Late 19/early 20th century Of standard shape bearing a black ground with very finely graduated gold powder, decorated in ukiyo-e style with two bijin in semi-darkness, one lady adjusting the light in a lamp while the reclining beauty is reading a book, lacquered in iroe-togidashi. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Scratch. Height 8.5 cm; width 6.1 cm

Estimate:$773.41

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