A gold-lacquer oval four-case inro
By Yukasai, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
By Yukasai, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Decorated in gold takamaki-e and kirikane with an all-over design of shochikubai (The 'Three Friends of Winter', pine, bamboo, and prunus, that flourish at the same time), arranged in horizontal bands across the surface, separated by clouds, the interior of rich nashiji; signed on the base in gold lacquer Yukasai. 8.8cm (3½in) high.
Published:
The signature: E. A. Wrangham, The Index of Inro Artists, Alnwick, Northumberland, Harehope Publications, 1995, p.341, bottom right.
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By Yukasai, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
By Yukasai, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Decorated in gold takamaki-e and kirikane with an all-over design of shochikubai (The 'Three Friends of Winter', pine, bamboo, and prunus, that flourish at the same time), arranged in horizontal bands across the surface, separated by clouds, the interior of rich nashiji; signed on the base in gold lacquer Yukasai. 8.8cm (3½in) high.
Published:
The signature: E. A. Wrangham, The Index of Inro Artists, Alnwick, Northumberland, Harehope Publications, 1995, p.341, bottom right.
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