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Large Japanese Lacquer Inro with Maki-e Landscape Meiji Period

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese four-case inro with string and an amber bead ojime of Meiji period circa 19th century. The relatively large inro has a black lacquered background with fine detailed gold hiramaki-e decoration. On one side, a cluster of three huts stand under the pine and maple trees by the edge of the water; On the other side, a pair of wood barrels that were used to fetched water was curiously left by the water, under the watch of a half-hidden crescent silver moon. Both sides features small hills and clouds of gold fundame (ikakeji) in the far ground; and rocky outcrops with gold kirigane (small square inlays) in the foreground. The interior is of black urushi, Not signed.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	lacquered wood with Maki-e
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Maki-e surface is well preserved with some minor rubbing and losses of gilt, roughness on some spots along the edge, a few small impact dings on the top.
Creation Date:	19th century
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	401140

Dimensions

W.	3.5 in;	H.	3 in;	H.2.	0.8 in;
W.	8.89 cm;	H.	7.62 cm;	H.2.	2.03 cm;

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