A GOLD-LACQUER SMALL THREE-CASE INRO IN RINPA STYLE Edo perio...
A GOLD-LACQUER SMALL THREE-CASE INRO IN RINPA STYLE
Edo period (1615-1868), early 18th century
The kinji ground, lacquered with foliage floating on a stylised stream, details inlaid with pewter and shell, the surface of the top case inlaid with the moon in pewter, the interior risers of matt gold lacquer; inscribed on the ceiling of the top case Seisei Korin. 6cm x 5.5cm (2 3/8in x 2 3/16in).
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A GOLD-LACQUER SMALL THREE-CASE INRO IN RINPA STYLE
Edo period (1615-1868), early 18th century
The kinji ground, lacquered with foliage floating on a stylised stream, details inlaid with pewter and shell, the surface of the top case inlaid with the moon in pewter, the interior risers of matt gold lacquer; inscribed on the ceiling of the top case Seisei Korin. 6cm x 5.5cm (2 3/8in x 2 3/16in).
