A large four-case inrō. 17/18th century

A large four-case inrō. 17/18th century Of standard shape bearing a black lacquer ground, decorated on one side with a fierce-looking Benkei with his seven weapons and on the other with the young Yoshitsune leaping into the air above the railing of the Gojō-Bridge, lacquered in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with a little red and brown lacquer, with kirikane inlays, Benkei’s eyes of reverse-painted glass. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Cord runners inlaid with brass rods. Traces of use. Height 8.7 cm; width 7.9 cm

Estimate:£835.60

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