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An Unusual Four-Case Inro
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An Unusual Four-Case Inro

UNSIGNED, EDO PERIOD (EARLY 19TH CENTURY)

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An Unusual Four-Case Inro
Unsigned, Edo Period (Early 19th Century)
Gold lacquer ground; decoration in gold, silver and aokin hiramaki-e with areas of dense gold kinpun; the eyes inlaid from behind in back-painted crystal; compartments and risers gold nashiji, shoulders and rims gold fundame
3 9/16 x 2 5/16in. (9.0 x 6.5cm.)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Modelled as a figure of Daikoku, God of Wealth, standing on two rice bales, his mallet in his right hand, his bag over his left shoulder, dressed in his characteristic cap and cloak, the surface decorated with karakusa designs, the bales with a triple jewel motif

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