A very fine five-case inrō by Shunsen. Early 18th century

A very fine five-case inrō by Shunsen. Early 18th century Signed Shunsen 春川and small red lacquer seal Shunsen 春川 Of hexagonal shape bearing a gold lacquer ground with kinpun, decorated with a continuous riverscape with rafters and maple trees at the shore and hills behind, probably alluding to Arashiyama in Kyoto, lacquered in gold and a little silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e and inlaid with kirikane and aogai. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Height 7.3 cm; width 5.3 cm

Estimate:£835.60

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