Lot Essay
The Yasuchika signature to the tsuba is a reference to the celebrated decorator of sword fittings, a contemporary of Joi. See E.A. Wrangham, The Index of Inro Artists (Harehope, 1995), p.324.
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SEALED RITSUO AND KAN, EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY)
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A Three-Case Inro
Sealed Ritsuo and Kan, Edo Period (18th-19th century)
The paulownia wood decorated in iroe-takamaki-e and mother-of-pearl, copper and shibuichi with two tsuba, the lacquer simulating metal sword fittings, one bearing the signature Yasuchika, the other sealed Ritsuo, black lacquer interiors, fundame rims
6.4cm. high
Sealed Ritsuo and Kan, Edo Period (18th-19th century)
The paulownia wood decorated in iroe-takamaki-e and mother-of-pearl, copper and shibuichi with two tsuba, the lacquer simulating metal sword fittings, one bearing the signature Yasuchika, the other sealed Ritsuo, black lacquer interiors, fundame rims
6.4cm. high
Provenance
The Marquis Costa de Beauregard
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Please note that this lot contains mother-of-pearl. Prospective bidders should be aware that if they intend to import this lot into another country it may require a CITES permit. Bidders should therefore familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding.