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Yamaguchi Shojosai (1893-1978) specialised in inro with designs taken from woodblock prints.
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SIGNED YAMAGUCHI SHOJOSAI WITH A KAO, SHOWA PERIOD (20TH CENTURY, ON AN 18TH CENTURY CASE)
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A FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO
Signed Yamaguchi Shojosai with a Kao, Showa Period (20th Century, on an 18th Century case)
Decorated in gold and coloured lacquer on an orange ground, depicting a lady resting her chin on her hand and holding a letter in the other, the reverse with two books next to autumn flowers in a bamboo vase and lantern, nashiji interior, slight old wear
3in.(7.5cm) high
Signed Yamaguchi Shojosai with a Kao, Showa Period (20th Century, on an 18th Century case)
Decorated in gold and coloured lacquer on an orange ground, depicting a lady resting her chin on her hand and holding a letter in the other, the reverse with two books next to autumn flowers in a bamboo vase and lantern, nashiji interior, slight old wear
3in.(7.5cm) high