♡ TWO JAPANESE LACQUER INRO MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) The first a four case inro depicting manchurian cranes in hiramakie and takamakie on a gold ground flying across a fast flowing river; with a bone netsuke of a stylised chrysanthemum; the second a three case gold inro in togidashi technique of wood temple and mountains in the clouds in the background and accompanying sennin (immortal) netsuke in bone staghorn. The inros 8.5cm x 6 cm & 9cm x 5cm PROVENANCE: A Private Collection of Inro and Japanese accessories. Estimate $900-1,200 Condition: The first with minor rubbing overall, significant loss to top and bottom case, and losses to reverse. The second with minor rubbing and minor losses to lacquer decoration. 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 MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) The first a four case inro depicting manchurian cranes in hiramakie and takamakie on a gold ground flying across a fast flowing river; with a bone netsuke of a stylised chrysanthemum; the second a three case gold inro in togidashi technique of wood temple and mountains in the clouds in the background and accompanying sennin (immortal) netsuke in bone staghorn. The inros 8.5cm x 6 cm & 9cm x 5cm PROVENANCE: A Private Collection of Inro and Japanese accessories. Estimate $900-1,200 Condition: The first with minor rubbing overall, significant loss to top and bottom case, and losses to reverse. The second with minor rubbing and minor losses to lacquer decoration. 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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