Ɏ SHIBAYAMA MASAYOSHI: A FINE INLAID FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO WITH EN-SUITE NETSUKE

Lot details By Shibayama Masayoshi, signed Masayoshi 政由 Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Of upright rectangular form and oval section, bearing a bright gold nashiji ground, finely worked in iro-e takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, as well as Shibayama inlays in raden (mother-of-pearl), aogai (iridescent shell), and coral, depicting to the front a foliate windchime peeking through a rolled sudare, the chime in the form of a bouquet with peach blossoms, prunus, and chrysanthemums, finishing in a bell with scrolling tassels. The verso similarly decorated with foliate windchime blowing in the wind. Signed to the underside within a raden tablet MASAYOSHI. The interior compartments of nashiji with gold fundame rims. With an agate ojime. The en-suite netsuke in the form of a rattan basket filled with mother-of-pearl flowers, himotoshi to the side in the form of a metal loop. HEIGHT 8.2 cm, LENGTH 5.7 cm Condition: Very good condition with only minor surface wear and traces of use, a tiny gold lacquer touchup to the edge of the second case. The netsuke with a crack to the rim extending down approximately 1.5 cm. The Shibayama family began work in the late 1700s. Typical Shibayama work is encrusted with tiny pieces of ivory, pearl-shell, tortoiseshell, horn, and many other materials. These materials were often intricately carved or incised to produce the three-dimensional effect you can see here. Shibayama Masayoshi was active during the latter half of the 19th century, during the Meiji era. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number IT/CE/2023/BG/01086).By Shibayama Masayoshi, signed Masayoshi 政由 Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Of upright rectangular form and oval section, bearing a bright gold nashiji ground, finely worked in iro-e takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, as well as Shibayama inlays in raden (mother-of-pearl), aogai (iridescent shell), and coral, depicting to the front a foliate windchime peeking through a rolled sudare, the chime in the form of a bouquet with peach blossoms, prunus, and chrysanthemums, finishing in a bell with scrolling tassels. The verso similarly decorated with foliate windchime blowing in the wind. Signed to the underside within a raden tablet MASAYOSHI. The interior compartments of nashiji with gold fundame rims. With an agate ojime. The en-suite netsuke in the form of a rattan basket filled with mother-of-pearl flowers, himotoshi to the side in the form of a metal loop. HEIGHT 8.2 cm, LENGTH 5.7 cm Condition: Very good condition with only minor surface wear and traces of use, a tiny gold lacquer touchup to the edge of the second case. The netsuke with a crack to the rim extending down approximately 1.5 cm. The Shibayama family began work in the late 1700s. Typical Shibayama work is encrusted with tiny pieces of ivory, pearl-shell, tortoiseshell, horn, and many other materials. These materials were often intricately carved or incised to produce the three-dimensional effect you can see here. Shibayama Masayoshi was active during the latter half of the 19th century, during the Meiji era. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number IT/CE/2023/BG/01086).

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