Fine inro
Price: € 800,00
A fine four-case inrô 印籠 (seal case) of rectangular form with rounded corners, decorated on both sides with flowering ume 梅 (plum) trees. The gnarled trunks support profusely blossoming branches.
The design is executed in golden hiramaki-e 平蒔絵 (low relief lacquer design) with delicate kirigane 截金 inlay, set against a dense nashiji 梨地 gold lacquer ground.
Period: Japan, late Edo to early Meiji period (19th century).
Dimensions: Height: 7.7 cm; Width: 6 cm; Depth: 2.5 cm.
The inrô is in good condition, with some losses to the kirigane inlay, light rubbing to the lacquer surface, and two small dents to the top and bottom edges. Traces of the original sealing pigment remain. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
