A Somada-inlaid black lacquer five-case inro
19th century
The long and narrow roiro ground, inlaid in iridescent blue-green shell with an ascending three-clawed dragon on one side and a descending dragon on the other, both writhing in and out of swirling clouds, unsigned; with wood ojime painted green with a marbled effect. 10.2cm (4in) high.
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