Details
A large four-case lacquer inro
decorated with a figure holding a gourd flask above a miniature figure on horseback, the reverse with three standing figures -- 4¼.in (10.8cm) long; attached ivory netsuke of the head of Fukurokuju with a rat perched above his head; a black and gold lacquer four-case inro decorated with chrysanthemums, the details inlaid in mother-of-pearl -- 2½.in (6.4cm) long; a tsuishu lacquer tonkotsu and kiseruzutsu simulating wood; a bamboo set with bone ends; and a black and red lacquer spoon, (old wear and damage).
See Colour Plate 4. (5)
decorated with a figure holding a gourd flask above a miniature figure on horseback, the reverse with three standing figures -- 4¼.in (10.8cm) long; attached ivory netsuke of the head of Fukurokuju with a rat perched above his head; a black and gold lacquer four-case inro decorated with chrysanthemums, the details inlaid in mother-of-pearl -- 2½.in (6.4cm) long; a tsuishu lacquer tonkotsu and kiseruzutsu simulating wood; a bamboo set with bone ends; and a black and red lacquer spoon, (old wear and damage).
See Colour Plate 4. (5)