A Shibayama Three-Case Inro
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Decorated in gold hiramaki-e and inlaid in Shibayama style on a gold ground with an oni massaging Shoki before a vase of flowers and long gold curtains, the reverse with an oni beside a river on an ivory ground, lacquer and ivory ojime in the form of a barrel
11cm. high
A Shibayama Three-Case Inro
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Decorated in gold hiramaki-e and inlaid in Shibayama style on a gold ground with an oni massaging Shoki before a vase of flowers and long gold curtains, the reverse with an oni beside a river on an ivory ground, lacquer and ivory ojime in the form of a barrel
11cm. high