A small metal saya inrō by Hagiya Katsufusa (1798—1868). Mid-19th century

A small metal saya inrō by Hagiya Katsufusa (1798—1868). Mid-19th century Signed Shōkōtei Katsufusa 尚簧亭勝房 with kaō Of standard shape, the saya decorated in iroe-takazōgan with Urashima Tarō with fishing rod and a small box riding a sea bream, while the Dragon King of the Sea, Toyotama Hime and attendants stand at the shore, the inrō of silver which has oxidized to a dark colour is seen through the cut-out clouds. Height 7 cm; width 4.7 cm

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