Lot 16
EDO PERIOD (1603-1867), 18TH CENTURY
The first an early three case inro of a Buddhist holy man atop a packhorse in low relief lacquer and a deer horn Ryusa style netsuke; the second a four case inro based on a Tsukushi (Horsetail) design with gold, red lacquer on a black ground and fine mother of pearl inlay; the netsuke in the shape of a small tsuba (sword hilt).
The inro 7cm x 4.8 cm & 5.8cm x 4.5 cm
Estimate $1,200 - $1,500
The first with minor rubbing overall, small restoration to himotoshi edge of bottom case.
The second with minor rubbing overall
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A Private Collection of Inro and Japanese accessories.
Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8428
12:00pm - 18 October 2021
Online
VIEWING
Viewing Virtually:
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 October, 10am - 4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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