A Four-Case Inro [Medicine Case]
Unsigned, Edo Period (Early 19th Century)
Rounded rectangular with applied himotoshi; black lacquer ground; decoration in gold hiramaki-e with shell and gold foil; compartments, risers and rims gold fundame; unsigned; slight old wear; ivory ojime
On one side farmers planting out rice seedlings; on the other side naruko [bird-scarers] and birds
2 13/16 x 2 3/8in. (7.2 x 6.0cm.)
A Four-Case Inro [Medicine Case]
Unsigned, Edo Period (Early 19th Century)
Rounded rectangular with applied himotoshi; black lacquer ground; decoration in gold hiramaki-e with shell and gold foil; compartments, risers and rims gold fundame; unsigned; slight old wear; ivory ojime
On one side farmers planting out rice seedlings; on the other side naruko [bird-scarers] and birds
2 13/16 x 2 3/8in. (7.2 x 6.0cm.)
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