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490 A four-case wood inrô. Second half 19th century

Displaying a chirping bird on a cherry blossom branch
on one side and a camellia branch on the other side, in
takamaki-e, silvery, black and reddish lacquer on the
natural wood with a fine grain. Inscription to the inside
of the lid reading Seisen’in hôin with kaô in red lacquer.
Nashiji and fundame to the inside.
Height 7.8 cm; width 5.1 cm
€ 500 – 800

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491 A four-case inrô, 5-tlg. 19th century
Displaying a thatched hut underneath a blossoming plum
tree and bamboo in hiramaki-e on kinji. Inscribed Shiomi
Masanari and red seal Masanari. To the inside nashiji
and fundame. Dents to the top and traces of usage. Large
chalcedony ojime.
Height 7.9 cm; width 5 cm
€ 700 – 800

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