A THREE-CASE LACQUER INRO AND NETSUKE

Lot 52
21.03.2023 10:00UTC -05:00
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ID 922352
Lot 52 | A THREE-CASE LACQUER INRO AND NETSUKE
Estimate value
$ 1 500 – 2 000
A THREE-CASE LACQUER INRO AND NETSUKE

EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED TOJU WITH CURSIVE MONOGRAM (KAO)

Decorated in gold, silver and polychrome lacquer hiramaki-e and takamaki-e, inlaid gold leaf and mother-of-pearl with Okame's erotic dream of a large Tengu mask wrapped in a cloth, with chestnut shaped ojime and noh mask netsuke

2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) high





Provenance

Private collection assembled by the current owner’s great-grandfather, thence by descent



Special notice


This lot is offered without reserve.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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