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Circa 1800

 

Profusely decorated in gold hiramakie, foil and shell inlay with a riot of plants behind a wattle fence, with a porcelain ojime, both unsigned.

 

L. 7.7 cm

 

Possibly the parked court cart next to the fence with ivy may refer to chapter four of the Tale of Genji (Yûgao).

 

A four-case roiro lacquer inro depicting a scene from the Tale of Genji

3.500,00 €Preis
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