Property of a West Coast Lady
An unusual lacquer two-case inro
by Koma Kansai, 19th century
Rectangular, with one shallow case and a second deeper case, the exterior designed with false joints giving the appearance of a four-case inro, all lacquered in iroe takamakie and hiramakie on a bright kinji ground with embellishments of aogai with shaped panels containing birds and flowers, Hina dolls and toys, and autumn grasses, signed Kansai; fitted with a gilt-metal ojime pierce carved with birds in flowering grasses
3 3/8in (7.6cm) long
Rectangular, with one shallow case and a second deeper case, the exterior designed with false joints giving the appearance of a four-case inro, all lacquered in iroe takamakie and hiramakie on a bright kinji ground with embellishments of aogai with shaped panels containing birds and flowers, Hina dolls and toys, and autumn grasses, signed Kansai; fitted with a gilt-metal ojime pierce carved with birds in flowering grasses
3 3/8in (7.6cm) long
Sold for
US$ 3,500
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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