A superb four-case inrō by Kanshōsai. 19th century

A superb four-case inrō by Kanshōsai. 19th century Signed Kanshōsai 観松齋 with kaō Of square shape bearing a black lacquer ground with very fine kinpun, decorated with seventy-three principal places of interest in Kyoto, including Arashiyama and Kurayama, numerous temples, bridges and famous sites, each accompanied by a cartouche inscribed with the clearly written name of the place depicted, lacquered in extremely fine iro-e togidashi. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Height 8 cm; width 8.2 cm

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