A large and rare Somada-style three-case inrō, possibly by Somada

A large and rare Somada-style three-case inrō, possibly by Somada Motosuke (1831-?). Mid-/Late 19th century Of lozenge shape bearing a black lacquer ground with allover karakusa-design in aogai, decorated to each side with three fan-shaped reserves displaying respectively Mount Fuji, chicken and peonies, and, on the reverse, birds, chrysanthemums and a leaping carp, lacquered in e-nashiji and inlaid with thick, incised gold foil and shaped aogai. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Height 10.2 cm; width 5.7 cm

Estimate:£1,671.20

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