A three-case inrô. 19th century - image-1

Lot 1106 Dα

A three-case inrô. 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 800 € - 1.200 €
Result: 868 € (incl. premium)

A three-case inrô. 19th century

A three-case inrô with a praying mantis with an insect on one side, and a cricket and another insect amidst ferns on the other side in takamakie, hiramakie and inlays of mother-of-pearl on a shiny brown lacquer ground. Nashiji to the inside. Signed Jôkasai. 19th century. Stone ojime.
Height 6.6 cm