A black-lacquer small four-case inro

By Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century

By Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Decorated with chidori (dotterels or plovers) flying over tumultuous waters and jakago (stone-filled baskets), the waves rendered in seigaiha on a seidonuri ground, with discrete details lacquered in gold and red takamaki-e, the interior of plain roiro lacquer, signed on the bottom case in an oval reserve Zeshin; with nunobukuro (brocade silk storage bag) and double wood storage boxes. 5.6cm (2in) high. (5).

Provenance:
Purchased from these rooms, 10 November 2011, lot 242.