Name: Rare Japanese Edo (Mid-19thc) Lacquer Inro Decorated with Samurai War Fans
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1111699
Price: 650 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Sold 20 February 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

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Description

Unusual Japanese Edo (mid-19thC) inro decorated with samurai war fans depicting duelling dragons rendered in gold, brown, red and black maki-e lacquer. Agate ojme. 6.5cm x 5.5cm x 2cm.

Good condition for age with some wear.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

6.5cm (2.56")

Width

5.5cm (2.17")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1111699

Dealers Internal Reference

AD366/24

Description

Unusual Japanese Edo (mid-19thC) inro decorated with samurai war fans depicting duelling dragons rendered in gold, brown, red and black maki-e lacquer. Agate ojme. 6.5cm x 5.5cm x 2cm.

Good condition for age with some wear.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

6.5cm (2.56")

Width

5.5cm (2.17")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1111699

Dealers Internal Ref

AD366/24

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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

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United Kingdom

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ObjectDecorative Objects
Period19th century
StyleEdo Period
MaterialWood, Lacquer, Silk, Stone
ColourBrown
MotifsStacked compartments, War fan ornamentation, Braided cord, Ojime bead
SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

An inro is a traditional Japanese portable container divided into stacked compartments, historically used to carry small valuables or medicines suspended from the sash of a kimono.

They are typically constructed from wood or papier-mache coated in multiple layers of natural tree sap lacquer, often decorated with gold or silver dust using techniques such as maki-e.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine age-related wear to the lacquer, meticulous hand-painted or carved detailing, tight-fitting interlocking sections, and traditional cord channels.

Displaying it within a glass tabletop cabinet or on a dedicated stand allows the fine craftsmanship and detailed motifs to be appreciated as a focal point of historical art.

Lacquer objects should be kept away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity fluctuations, and excessive dryness to prevent the natural resin from cracking or fading over time.