A four-case inrō by Tamura Toshihide/Hisahide (1757—1833). Early 19th century

A four-case inrō by Tamura Toshihide/Hisahide (1757—1833). Early 19th century Signed Toshihide/Hisahide 壽秀 with kaō in red lacquer Of standard shape bearing a glossy black lacquer ground, decorated on one side with a shrine attendant with a torn umbrella over his shoulder looking up to a flying bird, and on the other side a torii behind tall cryptomeria trees, lacquered in gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, and inlaid with silver, gold, horn, and other materials. Black lacquer and fundame to the inside. Along with a marbled stone ojime and a boxwood netsuke of a seated boy with a Beshimi-mask. Height 7.1 cm; width 5 cm

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