An impressive three-case inrō by Koma Kansai. Late 19/20th century

An impressive three-case inrō by Koma Kansai. Late 19/20th century Signed Kansai saku 寬哉作 Of wide shape bearing a black lacquer ground with fine kinpun and hirame, decorated with an Asazuma prostitute dressed as a shirabyōshi dancer, seated in a boat passing beneath a willow tree and a three-quarter moon, lacquered in gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, with combed black lacquer and inlaid with mother-of-pearl (raden) and kirikane. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. Tiny chip. Along with a thickly gilt metal ojime with birds and autumn grasses in openwork relief. Height 8.9 cm; width 9.1 cm

Estimation:3.000€

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