A Four-Case Lacquer Inro
A Four-Case Lacquer Inro
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A Four-Case Lacquer Inro

Signed Jokasai saku, Meiji period (late 19th century)

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A Four-Case Lacquer Inro
Signed Jokasai saku, Meiji period (late 19th century)
Decorated in gold, silver, black and red hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, togidashi and kirikane with the Queen Mother of the West (Seiobo) and her attendants on one side and the moon palace above the crashing waves on the reverse
9.8cm. long
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