Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of upright rectangular form and lenticular section, bearing a lustrous roiro ground and lacquered in silver, gold, and deep red takamaki-e depicting to the front a large ise-ebi (spiny lobster) and to the back a single large awabi (abalone), inlaid with gold foil, surrounded by smaller clams and seaweed. The imagery is evocative of the New Year’s celebrations.
HEIGHT 6.3 cm, LENGTH 5.5 cm
Condition: Good condition with minuscule nibbling to lacquer to the edges, some tiny nicks here and there, a few small dents from contact with an ojime to the top case. Minor rubbing to gold foil.
Auction comparison:
Compare a related inro with a similar design, by Toyosai, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 3 November 2023, Vienna, lot 19 (sold for EUR 6,500).
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