A fine early four-case inrō. Late 17th century

A fine early four-case inrō. Late 17th century Of standard shape bearing a black lacquer ground, decorated on one side with a court carriage and on the other with a reclining ox and a seated court servant holding a wrapped parasol, surrounded by autumn grasses, lacquered in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, and inlaid with raden, tiny pieces of aogai and kirikane. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Rubbed, with losses to a few inlays and a few chips. Height 7.6 cm; width 6.2 cm

Estimation:800€

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