Inro, Netsuke, F2012.57
Physical Description
Four case inro with netsuke. Inro - black lacquer. Scene depicts 5 oxen beneath flowering plum tree in gold takamakiye and nashiji. Rectangular in shape, oval in cross-section. Both ends flat and in gold takamakiye. Attached with white cord (threaded through four corners) to ivory netsuke. Netsuke in form of two men - one small, lying on a table with carved legs; the other rests his elbows on end of table. Ivory, uncarved base.
Provenance
Locality
Japan
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 187 x 61 x 28mmAll Rights Reserved