An early four-case inrō. 17/18th century

An early four-case inrō. 17/18th century Of standard shape bearing a rubbed black lacquer ground, decorated with scattered kōgai criss-crossing each other, the handles adorned with raised karahana and wisteria mon, formerly covered with gold foil, while other decorations are barely discernible, lacquered in takamaki-e, with nashiji along the contours of the kōgai and gold lacquer. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Extensive rubbing, losses and small damages to one of the risers consistent with age. Along with a silvery metal and gold-inlaid ojime with a vine with gourds and lattice windows, signed Tenmin, 19th century. Height 8.8 cm; width 4.2 cm

Estimate:£417.80

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