An Inlaid Silver Three-Case Inro

The broad rectangular body with a silver ground engraved with a temple compound inlaid in shakudo flat relief decorated with a continuous scene of seven skeletons rising from the graves to nocturnal revelry, each depicted in a variety of spirited and mischievous poses, three skeletons in the graveyard outside the temple: one carrying a toba (Buddhist memorial stupa), another clambering a tree, and the third scampering over gravestones, inside the temple another four skeletons continue their playful activities: one standing beside a keidai (gong stand), two cavorting with a tengai (canopy), the fourth falling over on the ground, the interior with silver risers, unsigned, with an inlaid shibuichi ojime.

Estimate:£1,000

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