An unusual inrô of carved and lacquered wood. Second half 19th century

An unusual inrô of carved and lacquered wood. Second half 19th century An unusual inrô of carved and lacquered wood showing Fukurokuju with a fan sitting on a crane flying by a waterfall on one side, and Kinko Sennin riding a carp amidst waves on the other side, to the narrow sides shippô-tsunagi in maki-e on a black lacquer ground. With a small gold-painted box with three cases inside. Second half 19th century. Along with an ojime of carnelian and a wood netsuke of a tortoise, signed the 88-year-old … Ranshû saku. Height 8.1 cm

Category

Deocrative Arts

Location

Köln

Dimensions

H 8.1 cm