♡ TWO JAPANESE LACQUER INRO EDO PERIOD (1603-1867) The first a four case inro depicting a boy flying a kite in a form of a cat and a large brown bag with a small mouse and the reverse with a man who has caught a giant TAI (Snapper) fish, all in polychrome hiramakie relief and accompany wood netsuke; the second a four case inro on a Kinjo ground with dynamic Phoenix bird, foliage and accompanying staghorn netsuke. The inros 6cm x 6cm & 8cm x 5.5cm PROVENANCE: A Private Collection of Inro and Japanese accessories. Estimate $1,200-1,500 Condition: The first with rubbing overall, with significant cracking to the himotoshi channels. The second with rubbing overall and minor cracking to himotoshi edges, and some losses to lacquer decoartion on phoenix The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
♡ TWO JAPANESE LACQUER INRO EDO PERIOD (1603-1867) The first a four case inro depicting a boy flying a kite in a form of a cat and a large brown bag with a small mouse and the reverse with a man who has caught a giant TAI (Snapper) fish, all in polychrome hiramakie relief and accompany wood netsuke; the second a four case inro on a Kinjo ground with dynamic Phoenix bird, foliage and accompanying staghorn netsuke. The inros 6cm x 6cm & 8cm x 5.5cm PROVENANCE: A Private Collection of Inro and Japanese accessories. Estimate $1,200-1,500 Condition: The first with rubbing overall, with significant cracking to the himotoshi channels. The second with rubbing overall and minor cracking to himotoshi edges, and some losses to lacquer decoartion on phoenix The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
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