An elegant four-case inrō by Shibata Zeshin (1807—1891). Second half

An elegant four-case inrō by Shibata Zeshin (1807—1891). Second half 19th century Signed with the scratched characters Zeshin 是真 Of standard shape bearing a glossy black lacquer ground with reddish brown striations imitating shitan wood, decorated with small chrysanthemums growing by a trellis and a broom with a bird perched on top, lacquered in gold hiramaki-e, black lacquer relief, the flowers inlaid with gold and silver metal. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Along with a silvery ojime with chrysanthemums in openwork. Height 8.1 cm; width 4.8 cm

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