Inro (1) - Lacquer - A fine gold lacquer four-case inro(印籠) with a parrot - Japan - 19th century
Title: A fine gold lacquer four-case inro with a parrot Date: 19th century Size: (H) 9. 3 x (W) 5. 8 (D) 2. 0 cm Condition: Chipped lacquer on the edge of the cases. Wear on the edges. Restoration on one of the cord channels (bottom) . Four-case inro with gold lacquer ground, decorated in hiramaki-e and takamaki-e. The interior is in nashi-ji lacquer. One side shows a parrot perched on a branch, surrounded by peony flowers. Also known as the ‘King of Flowers’, the peony is a Japanese flower that is used as a symbol of good fortune, bravery, and honour. Usually known as talkative birds, parrots are a symbol of 'telling the truth'. Paired with peony flowers, this inro must have been a treasured possession showing the frank personality of its owner.
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Title: A fine gold lacquer four-case inro with a parrot Date: 19th century Size: (H) 9. 3 x (W) 5. 8 (D) 2. 0 cm Condition: Chipped lacquer on the edge of the cases. Wear on the edges. Restoration on one of the cord channels (bottom) . Four-case inro with gold lacquer ground, decorated in hiramaki-e and takamaki-e. The interior is in nashi-ji lacquer. One side shows a parrot perched on a branch, surrounded by peony flowers. Also known as the ‘King of Flowers’, the peony is a Japanese flower that is used as a symbol of good fortune, bravery, and honour. Usually known as talkative birds, parrots are a symbol of 'telling the truth'. Paired with peony flowers, this inro must have been a treasured possession showing the frank personality of its owner.
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