An early four-case inrō. 17th century

An early four-case inrō. 17th century Of standard shape bearing a black ground with mura-nashiji, decorated on both sides with a large group of various large and small shells and seaweed, lacquered with gold takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and a little black lacquer, and inlaid with silver and very small kirikane. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Traces of use, slightly warped and much rubbed consistent with age. Along with a silver clam ojime, signed, and a two-part plain wood manjū. Height 6.4 cm; width 5 cm

Estimate:£334.24

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