Katalognummer: NE1119-314 A RARE AND ELEGANT THREE-CASE LACQUER INRO INSPIRED BY KANO YASUNOBU (1796-1846) Inscribed Seisen’in Hoin with kao Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A three-case inro lacquered in gold, silver and red takamaki-e depicting a chirping bird perched on a cherry blossom branch, the reverse showing a carnelian branch, all set on a beautiful and elegant wood ground with a fine grain. Dense nashiji covering the risers and inside. Gold lacquered inscription on the inside of the lid reading Seisen’In Hoin with red laquer kao – referring to a painting from Kano Yasunobu, whose art name was Seisen and who inspired many inro makers and lacquerers throughout the 19th century. HEIGHT 7.8 cm Condition: Miniscule losses to lacquer painting and very minor wear along the edges. Very good condition. Provenance: German private collection. Note: it has been suggested that the work could also be from a member of the Kiyokawa family, a known family of lacquerers. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.200 Startpreis 起拍價: € 600 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-314 A RARE AND ELEGANT THREE-CASE LACQUER INRO INSPIRED BY KANO YASUNOBU (1796-1846) Inscribed Seisen’in Hoin with kao Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A three-case inro lacquered in gold, silver and red takamaki-e depicting a chirping bird perched on a cherry blossom branch, the reverse showing a carnelian branch, all set on a beautiful and elegant wood ground with a fine grain. Dense nashiji covering the risers and inside. Gold lacquered inscription on the inside of the lid reading Seisen’In Hoin with red laquer kao – referring to a painting from Kano Yasunobu, whose art name was Seisen and who inspired many inro makers and lacquerers throughout the 19th century. HEIGHT 7.8 cm Condition: Miniscule losses to lacquer painting and very minor wear along the edges. Very good condition. Provenance: German private collection. Note: it has been suggested that the work could also be from a member of the Kiyokawa family, a known family of lacquerers. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.200 Startpreis 起拍價: € 600 -
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