A large three-case inrō in the style of Ogata Kōrin (1658—1716). Late

A large three-case inrō in the style of Ogata Kōrin (1658—1716). Late 17/18th century Of nearly square shape bearing a black lacquer ground decorated with a boatman poling a flat-bottomed boat, and on the reverse reeds with large leaves bending in different directions, lacquered in gold takamaki-e with inlays of intentionally corroded pewter and strips of mother-of-pearl (raden). Black lacquer to the inside. Very small losses to a few inlays, round dents to the top, chips and crack to the top case lacquered over. Height 8.3 cm; width 8.2 cm

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