An inlaid mixed-metal netsuke
Edo period (19th century)
The iron exterior decorated with a writhing dragon and stylized clouds in flush-inlaid silver with chiseled details, with an applied brass dragon claw and brass toggle to the reverse; the rims and interior of brass and decorated with an applied, coiled mixed-metal dragon and coral jewel to the upper section and tiger and bamboo to the lower; hinged and with latch
2 3/8in. (6.1cm.) diameter
An inlaid mixed-metal netsuke
Edo period (19th century)
The iron exterior decorated with a writhing dragon and stylized clouds in flush-inlaid silver with chiseled details, with an applied brass dragon claw and brass toggle to the reverse; the rims and interior of brass and decorated with an applied, coiled mixed-metal dragon and coral jewel to the upper section and tiger and bamboo to the lower; hinged and with latch
2 3/8in. (6.1cm.) diameter
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