Nice Japanese Meiji Two-case Gold Lacquer Inro & Agate Ojime

19th century

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Japanese Meiji two-case gold lacquer inro, the exterior worked in gold maki-e with an ox cart (gosho cart) on one side and a mon on the reverse. The mon is of the Toyotomi Clan, now used as the emblem of the Japanese Government, originally an emblem of the imperial family – a stylised Paulownia tree. The interior is decorated in nashiji. Comes with a large agate ojime.

Meiji Period, ca 1880

Unsigned

Height 7cm, width 8cm, depth 3cm

In beautiful condition with no damage or marks.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7cm (2.76")

Width

8cm (3.15")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA840804

Dealers Internal Reference

AD130/21

Description

Japanese Meiji two-case gold lacquer inro, the exterior worked in gold maki-e with an ox cart (gosho cart) on one side and a mon on the reverse.

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The mon is of the Toyotomi Clan, now used as the emblem of the Japanese Government, originally an emblem of the imperial family – a stylised Paulownia tree.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

The interior is decorated in nashiji. Comes with a large agate ojime.

Meiji Period, ca 1880

Unsigned