A single-case inro with a praying mantis By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved April-May 1996 (no.258) The inro of carved boxwood, the wood variously stained, depicting a praying mantis on a bed of leaves, the caterpillar of inlaid stag-antler, the reverse with a small insect of inlaid silver, the cord runners lined with brass, with a coral ojime, signed JC 1996; with the artist's reference card. 8cm (3 1/8in) high. (2).
A single-case inro with a praying mantis By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved April-May 1996 (no.258) The inro of carved boxwood, the wood variously stained, depicting a praying mantis on a bed of leaves, the caterpillar of inlaid stag-antler, the reverse with a small insect of inlaid silver, the cord runners lined with brass, with a coral ojime, signed JC 1996; with the artist's reference card. 8cm (3 1/8in) high. (2).
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