A small two-case inro lacquered with foliate medallions 19th century
A gold lacquer miniature two-case inro
By Koma Kansai, 19th century
Bearing a kinji ground, lacquered in gold and black takamakie with medallions of trailing kiri, the interior of nashiji, signed Kansai.
4.5cm (1¾in).
Sold for £625 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 蔦花紋図蒔絵小印籠 銘「寛哉」 19世紀

    Provenance: Azami family collection, sold in Tokyo, 1929.
    Raymond and Frances Bushell collection, purchased at Sotheby's, London, 1966.
    Wrangham collection, no.672.

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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