A slender four-case inrō in the style of Tsuchida Sōetsu (1660—1745).

A slender four-case inrō in the style of Tsuchida Sōetsu (1660—1745). First half 18th century Of hexagonal cross section bearing a mottled brownish black lacquer with design of stylised poppies in various stages of growth from buds, to full bloom and seed, lacquered in gold takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and with inlays of raden. Black lacquer and fundame to the inside. Inside a piece of paper inscribed ‘Vente Gillot 400’. Height 9.3 cm; width 3.8 cm

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