Inro (1) - Gold lacquer -3 CASES INRO with TWO RATS - Signatures :Goyo onmakieshi /Reiboku ga - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
Description A sensitive depiction of two rats on a fundame ground lacquered in silver sumie togidashi. This design is exclusively known by the celebrated artist Shiomi Masanari. The inro is signed Goyo onmakieshi (official maki-e Lacquerers) , Reiboku ga (painted by Reiboku) with kao. Meaning this was an official maki-e lacquerer to the shogunate at the beginning of the Edo period. Datation 18th century Weigth 42,5 gr Signature Goyo, Reiboku Condition Signs of age and use to the lacquer surface Please check pictures for global condition Provenance Edward Wrangham collection no. 2032, acquired in 1991 at Christie’s, London The Wrangham Collection was formed by the late environmentalist, mountaineer, scholar and collector Edward Wrangham OBE (see notes for editors) . One of the last of the great British collectors, he was greatly influenced by his uncle William Winkworth as well as by his grandfather, the legendary collector of Asian art Stephen Winkworth, who presented him with his first netsuke in 1936, when he was only eight years old. Wrangham continued to add to his collection until his death in 2009, sourcing works of art from all over the world. His collection, which was catalogued and published by Wrangham himself, consists of more than 1,000 examples of inro, netsuke and Japanese sword fittings assembled over many decades. Bibliography Published: ‘The Index of Inro Aritsts’, Edward Wrangham, 1995, p. 208 Auction comparison: For an inro with the same design by Shiomi Masanari see Christie’s, The Japanese Aesthetic, London, 15 May 2013, lot 392. Delivery For Belgium the delivery will be made by the seller. For other countries delivery made by Fedex ! ! ! Important ! ! ! When the purchased item requires it, a wooden box / MDF will be realized implying a delay of 5 to 7 working days before shipping. Shipping cost will be applied per item. Therefore, if a buyer buys multiple pieces this amount will be charged per item regardless of the number of items purchased. Follow-up of the shipment by tracking, transport insurance for the amount of the sale excluding Catawiki commission.
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Description A sensitive depiction of two rats on a fundame ground lacquered in silver sumie togidashi. This design is exclusively known by the celebrated artist Shiomi Masanari. The inro is signed Goyo onmakieshi (official maki-e Lacquerers) , Reiboku ga (painted by Reiboku) with kao. Meaning this was an official maki-e lacquerer to the shogunate at the beginning of the Edo period. Datation 18th century Weigth 42,5 gr Signature Goyo, Reiboku Condition Signs of age and use to the lacquer surface Please check pictures for global condition Provenance Edward Wrangham collection no. 2032, acquired in 1991 at Christie’s, London The Wrangham Collection was formed by the late environmentalist, mountaineer, scholar and collector Edward Wrangham OBE (see notes for editors) . One of the last of the great British collectors, he was greatly influenced by his uncle William Winkworth as well as by his grandfather, the legendary collector of Asian art Stephen Winkworth, who presented him with his first netsuke in 1936, when he was only eight years old. Wrangham continued to add to his collection until his death in 2009, sourcing works of art from all over the world. His collection, which was catalogued and published by Wrangham himself, consists of more than 1,000 examples of inro, netsuke and Japanese sword fittings assembled over many decades. Bibliography Published: ‘The Index of Inro Aritsts’, Edward Wrangham, 1995, p. 208 Auction comparison: For an inro with the same design by Shiomi Masanari see Christie’s, The Japanese Aesthetic, London, 15 May 2013, lot 392. Delivery For Belgium the delivery will be made by the seller. For other countries delivery made by Fedex ! ! ! Important ! ! ! When the purchased item requires it, a wooden box / MDF will be realized implying a delay of 5 to 7 working days before shipping. Shipping cost will be applied per item. Therefore, if a buyer buys multiple pieces this amount will be charged per item regardless of the number of items purchased. Follow-up of the shipment by tracking, transport insurance for the amount of the sale excluding Catawiki commission.
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