♡ TWO JAPANESE LACQUER INRO EDO PERIOD (1603-1867) The first a striking four case design of Sanskrit characters in red and black lacquer with accompanying netsuke of a mokugyo (temple bell); the second a four case inro on a dark ground and polychrome lacquers depicting a cockerel standing on a barrel and hen and chick on verso; the stag horn netsuke of a hermit walking a staff. The inros 9cm x 5cm & 9cm x 4.5cm PROVENANCE: A Private Collection of Inro and Japanese accessories. Estimate $1,200-1,500 Condition: The first with minor rubbing and dents overall, scratches to reverse on second case The second minor rubbing overall, and loss of vibrancy to original colour. 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 striking four case design of Sanskrit characters in red and black lacquer with accompanying netsuke of a mokugyo (temple bell); the second a four case inro on a dark ground and polychrome lacquers depicting a cockerel standing on a barrel and hen and chick on verso; the stag horn netsuke of a hermit walking a staff. The inros 9cm x 5cm & 9cm x 4.5cm PROVENANCE: A Private Collection of Inro and Japanese accessories. Estimate $1,200-1,500 Condition: The first with minor rubbing and dents overall, scratches to reverse on second case The second minor rubbing overall, and loss of vibrancy to original colour. 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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