A small and unusual early three-case inrō. 17/18th century

A small and unusual early three-case inrō. 17/18th century Of rounded shape with metal loops serving as cord runners, bearing a gyōbu-nashiji ground, decorated to each side with a large lobed panel displaying a river with trees and shells along its shores, lacquered in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with kirikane on a kinpun ground, the waves inlaid in shaped aogai, the shells inlaid in coral, raden, and metal. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Small damages and loss to the kirikane consistent with age. Along with a blue glass ojime. Height 5.4 cm; width 5.4 cm

Estimate:£835.60

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