Lot Essay
A handwritten paper note inside the inro states that it was once in the possession of S. Bing, Paris.
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A FOUR-CASE INLAID LACQUER INRO
edo period (19th century), signed kajikawa saku and sealed ei
The large inro of rectangular shape decorated in gold takamaki-e, silver lacquer, kirigane, inlaid coral, silver, mother-of-pearl and gilt metal with a large villa surrounded by pine trees, blossoming camellia, willows, rocks and waterfall, the interior cases nashiji; fitted with a manju netsuke with lacquered ivory plate and gold and red lacquer bowl decorated with camellias, and with a hardstone bead ojime--3 7/8in. (9.7cm.) high, short scratches and losses to kirigane
edo period (19th century), signed kajikawa saku and sealed ei
The large inro of rectangular shape decorated in gold takamaki-e, silver lacquer, kirigane, inlaid coral, silver, mother-of-pearl and gilt metal with a large villa surrounded by pine trees, blossoming camellia, willows, rocks and waterfall, the interior cases nashiji; fitted with a manju netsuke with lacquered ivory plate and gold and red lacquer bowl decorated with camellias, and with a hardstone bead ojime--3 7/8in. (9.7cm.) high, short scratches and losses to kirigane