An early four-case inrō. 17th century

An early four-case inrō. 17th century Of rounded shape bearing a rubbed kanoko nashiji ground, decorated on one side with a landscape, pagoda, and fruit-bearing omoto plant, and on the other with grapes, leaves and a butterfly, lacquered in gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e and inlaid with coral and thin silver rods. Very fine nashiji and fundame to the inside. Small restorations, rubbed and minor damages consistent with age. Height 7.2 cm; width 5.4 cm

Estimate:$662.92

View all items fromLempertzorAsian Art