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A FIVE-CASE LACQUER INRO
edo-meiji periods (mid-late 19th century), signed yoyusai
Of rectangular shape decorated in iro-e takamaki-e, inlaid lacquer and soft-metal on a kinji ground with warrior's equipment, illustrated on one side with a helmet, sword, fan and lance inlaid in gilt metal, the reverse with a battle fan, bow and quiver of arrows, interior cases nashiji; fitted with an ivory bead ojime carved as Daruma--4in. (10cm.) high
edo-meiji periods (mid-late 19th century), signed yoyusai
Of rectangular shape decorated in iro-e takamaki-e, inlaid lacquer and soft-metal on a kinji ground with warrior's equipment, illustrated on one side with a helmet, sword, fan and lance inlaid in gilt metal, the reverse with a battle fan, bow and quiver of arrows, interior cases nashiji; fitted with an ivory bead ojime carved as Daruma--4in. (10cm.) high