A five-case gold ground lacquer inro
signature of Koma Kyuhaku, 19th Century
decorated in gold, silver and coloured hiramakie and takamakie, with three cranes among scattered bamboo and rockwork, the reverse with Fukurokuju holding a ragged staff on his shoulder with attached fan, a minogame at his feet. the compartments in gold nashiji -- 3 5/8in. (9.3cm.) long; attached ivory seal modelled as a caparisoned elephant with coiled trunk -- 1 5/8in. (4.1cm.) long. (minor wear, a few tiny chips and losses).
See Illustration.
A five-case gold ground lacquer inro
signature of Koma Kyuhaku, 19th Century
decorated in gold, silver and coloured hiramakie and takamakie, with three cranes among scattered bamboo and rockwork, the reverse with Fukurokuju holding a ragged staff on his shoulder with attached fan, a minogame at his feet. the compartments in gold nashiji -- 3 5/8in. (9.3cm.) long; attached ivory seal modelled as a caparisoned elephant with coiled trunk -- 1 5/8in. (4.1cm.) long. (minor wear, a few tiny chips and losses).
See Illustration.
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