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A FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO
edo period (19th century)
The inro of oval section decorated in kirigane and aogai with a different geometric pattern on each case and ends, the cord channels in hirame, interior cases nashiji; fitted with a soft metal ojime decorated in kirigane in a geometric pattern, and an ivory netsuke carved as two monkeys playing on a giant leaf--3 3/8in. (8.6cm.) high, small losses to kirigane
edo period (19th century)
The inro of oval section decorated in kirigane and aogai with a different geometric pattern on each case and ends, the cord channels in hirame, interior cases nashiji; fitted with a soft metal ojime decorated in kirigane in a geometric pattern, and an ivory netsuke carved as two monkeys playing on a giant leaf--3 3/8in. (8.6cm.) high, small losses to kirigane