A Six-Case Inro [Medicine Case]
Unsigned, Edo Period (Early-Mid 19th Century)
Rounded rectangular with applied himotoshi; brown lacquer ground; decoration in gold and silver takamaki-e with red underpainting, and shell; compartments, risers and rims plain brown lacquer; unsigned; gold lacquer ojime in the form of Fukurokuju; carved hardwood manju netsuke applied with writing utensils in relief and signed Rensha
Cranes, an egret and reeds
4 7/16 x 1 5/16in. (11.3 x 3.4cm.)
A Six-Case Inro [Medicine Case]
Unsigned, Edo Period (Early-Mid 19th Century)
Rounded rectangular with applied himotoshi; brown lacquer ground; decoration in gold and silver takamaki-e with red underpainting, and shell; compartments, risers and rims plain brown lacquer; unsigned; gold lacquer ojime in the form of Fukurokuju; carved hardwood manju netsuke applied with writing utensils in relief and signed Rensha
Cranes, an egret and reeds
4 7/16 x 1 5/16in. (11.3 x 3.4cm.)