A four-case inrō by Iizuka Tōyō II. Late 18/early 19th century

A four-case inrō by Iizuka Tōyō II. Late 18/early 19th century Signed Tōyō 桃葉 with kaō Of oblong standard shape bearing a black ground with usu-nashiji decorated with two herons standing on a broken old willow trunk and a single heron standing on one leg in shallow water, lacquered in gold takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and a little togidashi, the bird’s plumage inlaid with finely carved raden. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Along with a silver ojime in shape of two rotting lotus leaves, each with a sitting frog. Height 9.3 cm; width 4.9 cm

Estimate:£1,253.40

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