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Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A four-case lacquered Japanese inro by Yutokusai (Gyokkei), a lacquer artist active from 1845-1900 (end of Edo to Meiji period). The slightly round inro features a very intricate design with three unfolded fans on the front and two on the back: each reveals a vignette landscape scenery, likely real places in Japan. Using a combination of hiramaki-e and slight takamaki-e, the artist deftly created the pictures with fine details, rendering the inro as a miniature artwork. The interior was finished in Nashiji. It was marked on the base with raised Kanji signature Yutokusai. There is no rope present.
For reference of the artist, see The Index of Inro Artists by E. A. Wrangham. Page 61.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	lacquered wood
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition with general surface wear such as minor rubbing, small losses of gilt and fine scratches from handling; minute dings along the edges of compartment from use. Seller Location
Creation Date:	second half of 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	412885

Dimensions

W.	2.25 in;	H.	0.7 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	5.72 cm;	H.	1.78 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion