A large early four-case inrō. 17/18th century

A large early four-case inrō. 17/18th century Of standard shape bearing a black lacquer ground, decorated on one side with Daikoku and Ebisu arm-wrestling, and on the other side with Hotei neck-wrestling with a karako, while another karako acts as judge with a large fan in his hand, the gods each easily identifiable by their prominently placed attributes such as mallet, sea bream, fishing rod, bag, staff and stiff fan, lacquered in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e and inlaid with aogai and larger pieces of raden. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Rubbed, with losses to the inlays and general traces of use consistent with age. Height 8.8 cm; width 6.3 cm

Estimate:$883.89

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