A four-case inrō by Shiomi Masanari. 18th century

A four-case inrō by Shiomi Masanari. 18th century Signed Shiomi 鹽見 and Masanari 政誠 in seal shape Of standard shape bearing a black lacquer ground, decorated to both sides with three stone lanterns amidst tall cryptomeria trees, lacquered in gold hiramaki-e, the trunks and branches inlaid with small square-cut pieces of aogai and gold foil. Black lacquer and fundame to the inside. Traces of use and a little rubbed. Height 8 cm; width 5.8 cm

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