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UNSIGNED, EDO PERIOD (EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
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A Single-Case Inro [Medicine Case]
Unsigned, Edo Period (Early 19th Century)
Rounded rectangular with applied himotoshi and separate inner tray; black lacquer ground; decoration in gold, aokin and silver hiramaki-e with lead; compartments and risers black lacquer, shoulders and rims gold fundame; unsigned; slight old wear; metal ojime; and a black-lacquered tiered inro cabinet with engraved silver fittings
Crabs and water-plants
2 x 3 5/16in. (5.1 x 8.5cm.) and 11in. (28cm.) high (2)
Unsigned, Edo Period (Early 19th Century)
Rounded rectangular with applied himotoshi and separate inner tray; black lacquer ground; decoration in gold, aokin and silver hiramaki-e with lead; compartments and risers black lacquer, shoulders and rims gold fundame; unsigned; slight old wear; metal ojime; and a black-lacquered tiered inro cabinet with engraved silver fittings
Crabs and water-plants
2 x 3 5/16in. (5.1 x 8.5cm.) and 11in. (28cm.) high (2)
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