A Three-Case Inro
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
In the form of a jar, decorated in gold and silver togidashi-e on a kinji ground and inlaid in Shibayama style and cloisonné enamel inlays with a formal flower display beside a bamboo vase, the reverse with an oni with a sake cup, bordered by roundels containing stylised flowers and ho-o birds, carved ivory ojime
11cm. high
A Three-Case Inro
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
In the form of a jar, decorated in gold and silver togidashi-e on a kinji ground and inlaid in Shibayama style and cloisonné enamel inlays with a formal flower display beside a bamboo vase, the reverse with an oni with a sake cup, bordered by roundels containing stylised flowers and ho-o birds, carved ivory ojime
11cm. high
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