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Rare Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Black Lacquer Inro with Tea Ceremony Utensil Design
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Rare Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Black Lacquer Inro with Tea Ceremony Utensil Design

19th century
Sold 29 October 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Unusual Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) black lacquer inro with tea ceremony utensil design with bone netsuke and ojime. 9cm high x 7.5cm wide x 3.3cm deep, weight ca 115g.

Nice original condition with little wear.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Lacquer Inro to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
3.3cm (1.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1154891
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1240
Description
Unusual Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) black lacquer inro with tea ceremony utensil design with bone netsuke and ojime. 9cm high x 7.5cm wide x 3.3cm deep, weight ca 115g.

Nice original condition with little wear.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Lacquer Inro to the 19th Century.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
3.3cm (1.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154891
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1240
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art Profile Page

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A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Black Lacquer Inro with Tea Ceremony Utensil Design

Archive II A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead. View II
Archive III A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead. View III
Archive IV A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead. View IV
Archive V A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead. View V
Archive VI A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead. View VI
Archive VII A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead. View VII
Archive VIII A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead. View VIII
Archive IX A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead. View IX
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead.
Rare Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Black Lacquer Inro with Tea Ceremony Utensil Design
Ref: SA1154891
A dark multi-tiered Japanese black lacquer inro box with a carved tea utensil motif, attached to a braided cord with an ivory ojime and coral-coloured bead.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBlack lacquer, wood, braided silk cord, bone, resin
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsTea ceremony utensil relief carving, Multi-tiered nesting compartments, Braided silk suspension cord, Carved ojime bead
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 3.3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

An inro is a traditional Japanese portable case for holding small valuables, primarily medicines and seals, suspended from the sash of a kimono.

Authentic inro are typically crafted from wood or paper coated with multiple layers of natural sap lacquer, often featuring intricate carved designs or maki-e gold dust decoration.

Authentic pieces exhibit precise multi-tiered construction, hand-carved or hand-painted details, natural wear patterns on the lacquer surface, and traditional cord threading through matching ojime beads and netsuke.

An antique inro can be displayed inside a glass tabletop cabinet, mounted in a shadow box, or placed as a focal point on a low-profile accent surface to highlight its miniature craftsmanship.

Lacquer items should be kept away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity fluctuations, and heat sources, using only a soft, dry microfibre cloth for gentle dust removal.
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