Lot 1305

An unusual Japanese lacquer three-case saya inro

Edo period, 19th century
the saya inlaid in enamel with a bird flying over a shibayama style riverbank, the inro decorated with flowers, the ends in nashiji, 8cm high

Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
Hammer price: £1,000
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Very fine crack/scratch to the lacquer immediately above the bird's left wing.It is not visible on the interior wall. Tiny losses to the applied decoration on the riverbank. Some very light wear to the inro

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