A four-case inrō in the style of Tsuchida Sōetsu (1660—1745). First

A four-case inrō in the style of Tsuchida Sōetsu (1660—1745). First half 18th century Of standard shape bearing a black lacquer ground, decorated with a cormorant perched on a pole next to a mooring boat and on the other side fishing nets hung up to dry on tree trunks, lacquered in gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, pewter, and little kirikane. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Minor traces of use, pewter of the boat abraded. Height 7.2 cm; width 5.4 cm

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