A Five-Case Inro [Medicine Case]
Unsigned, Edo Period (Late 18th Century)
Oval with applied himotoshi; black lacquer ground; decoration in gold, black and red takamaki-e; compartments and risers gold nashiji, shoulders and rims gold fundame; metal ojime; lacquered okimono-style netsuke of a horse
On each side a dismantled saddle and a stirrup
1 15/16 x 3¾in. (5.0 x 9.5cm.)
A Five-Case Inro [Medicine Case]
Unsigned, Edo Period (Late 18th Century)
Oval with applied himotoshi; black lacquer ground; decoration in gold, black and red takamaki-e; compartments and risers gold nashiji, shoulders and rims gold fundame; metal ojime; lacquered okimono-style netsuke of a horse
On each side a dismantled saddle and a stirrup
1 15/16 x 3¾in. (5.0 x 9.5cm.)