Description:
Four Assorted Inros, Japan, 19th century, a rounded rectangular black/gold lacquered four-case inro with cinnabar box-shape netsuke and tubular metal ojime; an encased rectangular silver three-case inro with red bead ojime and mushroom-shaped netsuke; a red/brown lacquered three-case inro with shell-shaped netsuke, decorated with a qilin to both sides; and a covered circular lacquered inro decorated with polychrome shishi and dragon in relief, ht. to 3 1/4, dia. to 2 3/8 in.
Estimate $300-500
age wear and tear with some old chips, age cracks, dents, surface dirt, metal one with dent.
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Keywords
Japan
Suhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263

Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
With expertise and a passion for the treasures of China, Japan, Korea and India, the Asian Works of Art department offers the best of Asian art at auction, from antiquities to contemporary works.