A black-lacquer five-case inro
A black-lacquer five-case inro
By Koma Bunsai, Edo period (1615-1868), mid-19th century
Of upright form, the rich roiro ground lacquered with scattered maru-ni-mitsugashiwa mon of the Makino family of Tanabe among scattered formal flowerheads, in gold takamaki-e and zogan-nuri, the interior of nashiji with kinji edges, signed in a red gourd-shaped reserve Bunsai; with a gilt metal and enamel filigree ojime; unsigned. 9.5cm (3¾in) high.
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A black-lacquer five-case inro
By Koma Bunsai, Edo period (1615-1868), mid-19th century
Of upright form, the rich roiro ground lacquered with scattered maru-ni-mitsugashiwa mon of the Makino family of Tanabe among scattered formal flowerheads, in gold takamaki-e and zogan-nuri, the interior of nashiji with kinji edges, signed in a red gourd-shaped reserve Bunsai; with a gilt metal and enamel filigree ojime; unsigned. 9.5cm (3¾in) high.
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