A very fine three-case inrō. Late 19th century

A very fine three-case inrō. Late 19th century Signed Kanshōsai saku 観松齋作 Of standard shape bearing a black lacquer ground sprinkled with extremely fine kinpun, decorated on both sides with herons resting for the night in cryptomeria trees under a three-quarter moon, lacquered in shades of black and grey-greenish lacquer relief and black and gold togidashi. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Chips to the case edges. Along with a shibuichi ojime with bird and plant in relief. Height 8.2 cm; width 6.3 cm

Estimate:£5,013.60

View all items fromLempertzorArts & Graphics