Lot no. 34
34. * TOKKŌSAI
A Gold-Lacquer Four-Case Inrō
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid/late 19th century
The kinji rounded rectangular body decorated in silver and gold takamaki-e with a continuous scene depicting three rabbits leaping over waves against the red setting sun, the interior of rich nashiji, signed on the bottom case in gold lacquer Tokkōsai within an oval reserve, with a stag-antler ojime in the form of a rabbit, and a wood netsuke in the form of a shishi (Chinese mythical lion), signed Sekishu
8,1cm high
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Asian Art
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