A kurogaki-wood single-case inro
By Masayoshi, 19th century
Carved in relief on one side with a prancing shishi, its eyes inlaid in lacquer with black pupils, the reverse with a large stalk of peony with gilt details, signed Masayoshi.
7.3cm (2 7/8in).
Carved in relief on one side with a prancing shishi, its eyes inlaid in lacquer with black pupils, the reverse with a large stalk of peony with gilt details, signed Masayoshi.
7.3cm (2 7/8in).
Sold for
£4,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- 牡丹に獅子図木彫蒔絵印籠 銘「正義」 19世紀
Provenance: purchased from Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 1995.
Wrangham collection, no.2085.
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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