JAPAN, Edo Period (1603–1868), 19th and 20th centuries

JAPAN, Edo Period (1603–1868), 19th and 20th centuries Set of four inro: - one with two compartments in brown lacquer, decorated with a hira maki-e design in red and gold lacquer depicting a chimera and peonies among the rocks. H. 6.4 cm. Wear, chips, warping, and damage to the himotoshi; bottom of the central compartment missing; chips. Wooden manju. Chips on the himotoshi. - one with two compartments, carved from bamboo, depicting Shoki watching for an oni hiding in a cave. Ikkei cartouche.

Category

Asian art

Location

Paris

Dimensions

H 6.4 cm