An extraordinarily fine four-case inrō. 19th century

An extraordinarily fine four-case inrō. 19th century Of standard shape bearing a glossy black lacquer ground, decorated with an all over design of various peacock, hawk and pheasant feathers extending to top and bottom, lacquered in gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, with togidashi details and aogai inlays. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Slight warping of the very thin risers inside, one possibly with a small restoration. Height 7.1 cm; width 5.8 cm

Estimate:£3,342.40

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