A single-case inrô or tonkotsu. 19th century - image-1
A single-case inrô or tonkotsu. 19th century - image-2
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Lot 363 Dα

A single-case inrô or tonkotsu. 19th century

Auction 1203 - overview Cologne
11.06.2022, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 1.400 € - 1.800 €
Result: 2.394 € (incl. premium)

A single-case inrô or tonkotsu. 19th century

Decorated with two large horned turban (sazae), sea snails and a bivalve clam amidst seaweeds in sabiji, takamakie and inlays of lead, corroded metal and mother-of pearl on a black ground imitating iron. To the inside fundame and nashiji. Cloisonné enamel ojime.
Height 8.9 cm; width 6.8 cm

Provenance

Ex private collection, Hesse, Germany