A good four-case inrō. 18th century

A good four-case inrō. 18th century Of rectangular shape bearing a very fine kinpun ground, decorated with Raikō’s troop of yamabushi encountering a woman by a stream washing the bloodstained garments of her parents who had been devoured by Shūten Dōji, lacquered in gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, black lacquer, and inlaid with kirikane. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Small restoration and traces of use consistent with age. Height 7.3 cm; width 6.2 cm

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