A very rare four-case inrō attributed to Ishibashi Heishūsai (1847—1918).

A very rare four-case inrō attributed to Ishibashi Heishūsai (1847—1918). Late 19th century, probably around 1885 Of standard shape bearing a blue lacquer ground sparsely sprinkled with kinpun, decorated with a flowering peony and three butterflies, lacquered in iroe-togidashi (gold, red, black and pale blue). Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Small chip to the bottom and chips to all cord runners. Height 7.8 cm; width 5.5 cm

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