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A Three-Case Lacquer Inro**
Edo Period (19th Century)
The rectangular inro decorated in gold takamaki-e, aogai, simulated lead and gold foil on a glossy black lacquer ground with three locks, two as confronted dragons with shell shafts, the interior in gold fundame; fitted with a soft-metal bead ojime with various geometric patterns and a kagamibuta netsuke, the russet iron plate cast with a soft-metal figure of Daruma standing on a floating reed in high relief, set into an ivory bowl
3in. (7.3cm.) long
Edo Period (19th Century)
The rectangular inro decorated in gold takamaki-e, aogai, simulated lead and gold foil on a glossy black lacquer ground with three locks, two as confronted dragons with shell shafts, the interior in gold fundame; fitted with a soft-metal bead ojime with various geometric patterns and a kagamibuta netsuke, the russet iron plate cast with a soft-metal figure of Daruma standing on a floating reed in high relief, set into an ivory bowl
3in. (7.3cm.) long
A Three-Case Lacquer Inro**
Edo Period (19th Century)
The rectangular inro decorated in gold takamaki-e, aogai, simulated lead and gold foil on a glossy black lacquer ground with three locks, two as confronted dragons with shell shafts, the interior in gold fundame; fitted with a soft-metal bead ojime with various geometric patterns and a kagamibuta netsuke, the russet iron plate cast with a soft-metal figure of Daruma standing on a floating reed in high relief, set into an ivory bowl
3in. (7.3cm.) long
Edo Period (19th Century)
The rectangular inro decorated in gold takamaki-e, aogai, simulated lead and gold foil on a glossy black lacquer ground with three locks, two as confronted dragons with shell shafts, the interior in gold fundame; fitted with a soft-metal bead ojime with various geometric patterns and a kagamibuta netsuke, the russet iron plate cast with a soft-metal figure of Daruma standing on a floating reed in high relief, set into an ivory bowl
3in. (7.3cm.) long
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.