An early small four-case inrō. Late 17/early 18th century

An early small four-case inrō. Late 17/early 18th century Of standard shape bearing a glossy black lacquer ground, decorated with an incense burner and a fly whisk on a Chinese-style table, an open book and the katakana inscription reading ‘iro wa nioedo chiri nuru wo’, lacquered in gold takamaki-e and hiramki-e and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, pewter and kirikane. Black lacquer and fundame to the inside. Chips to the lower edge. Height 6 cm; width 5 cm

Estimate:$773.41

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