A four-case inrô. 19th century

A four-case inrô. 19th century Displaying a swimming carp on one side and a dragon rising at a waterfall, an allusion to the Dragon Gate (ryumon), in gold takamakie and hiramakie and a little black lacquer on a graduated nashiji with kirikane, the eyes of glass. Nashiji and fundame to the inside. A gilt metal ojime with flowers in relief. Height 8.5 cm; width 5.5 cm

Category

Deocrative Arts

Location

Köln

Dimensions

H 8.5 × W 5.5 cm