Inlaid metal box signed Inoue
An inlaid iron box and cover
By Inoue Kichibei of Kyoto, Meiji Period
Of lobed form, the cover decorated with a thatched dwelling and a bridge spanning a river, set amid pine trees, in typical gold nunomezogan, the leaves of the tree inlaid in silver, the sides with geometric motifs in silver nunomezogan; signed Inoue sei. 8cm (3 1/8in) diam. (2).
Sold for £2,125 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 風景図金工小箱 井上吉兵衛作 明治時代

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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