A four-case lacquer inro
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Decorated in gold and silver hiramakie, takamakie and usu-nashiji with occasional kirikane accents, the design composed of five fans each depicting a different type of fan accompanied by drinking paraphernalia, court accouterments or flowering sprays, all on a roiro ground of scattered gilt fronds and further usu-nashiji, the interiors nashiji; fitted with a mottled pink agate bead ojime
3 1/8in (8cm) long
3 1/8in (8cm) long
Sold for
US$ 2,000
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art
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