Japanese Edo (19thc) Three-case Gold Lacquer Inro by Jitokusai

Name: Japanese Edo (19thc) Three-case Gold Lacquer Inro by Jitokusai
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA913010
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Exquisite Japanese Edo (19thC) three-case gold lacquer inro by Jitokusai, decorated in hiramaki-e, gold and silver takamaki-e and kirikane, with a continuous design of a man pulling a boat amongst reeds and other tall grasses, the figure with his face concealed under a wide-brimmed hat and bent forward as he tugs at the rope, a silver moon above, some details of the plants rendered in raden (mother of pearl inlays), signed Jitokusai saku underneath. Comes with a glass ojime. Measures 6.5 x 5cm.

The design on this inro may be inspired by the print entitled Hikifunegawa (Hikifune River) by Utagawa Hiroshige. Hikifune means 'towboat'. Canals around Edo (Tokyo) were first used for irrigation, and later for transportation of goods and passengers.

Fine original condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

6.5cm (2.56")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA913010

Dealers Internal Reference

AD384/22