An interesting four-case inrō. 19th century

An interesting four-case inrō. 19th century Of nearly rectangular shape with beaded edges bearing a black lacquer ground, decorated on one side with the mythical island of Hōrai, surrounded by cranes and minogame, and on the other side with Mount Hōrai shaped as a bizarre rock rising from waves and surrounded by various trees, including a fruit-bearing bitter orange (tachibana), lacquered in gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e and inlaid with kirikane. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Small chips and dents to the top. Height 7.7 cm; width 5.3 cm

Estimate:£1,253.40

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