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Japanese Carved Bone Pillbox Inro
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting an astonishing Japanese Antique Carved Bone Pillbox Inro, museum quality with the
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Bone

Antique Japanese Carved Bone Pillbox Inro
Japanese Carved Bone Pillbox Inro

Japanese Carved Bone Pillbox Inro

H 2.5 in Dm 1.5 in
A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro
Located in Milano, IT
Japanese inro with two compartments, in maki-è lacquer with nashiji decorations and circular
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Antique A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro
A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro

A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro

H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered Japanese inro by Yutokusai (Gyokkei), a lacquer artist active from 1845-1900
Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai

H 0.7 in W 2.25 in D 3 in
Inro in 19th Century Pine Wood
Located in Marseille, FR
Inro in 19th century Japanese pine wood decorated with hen and rooster. Dimension 11 cm in length
Category

19th Century Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Antique Inro in 19th Century Pine Wood
Inro in 19th Century Pine Wood

Inro in 19th Century Pine Wood

H 3.15 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Spotted Bamboo Tobacco Inro, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
in small compartments known as inro. Hung from the obi sash belted around the waist and secured by
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Bone, Bamboo, Hardwood

Antique Japanese Spotted Bamboo Tobacco Inro, circa 1850
Japanese Spotted Bamboo Tobacco Inro, circa 1850

Japanese Spotted Bamboo Tobacco Inro, circa 1850

H 1.75 in W 8.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique Japanese WovenSilk PaintedCeramicOjimes Beadwork Embroidery Inro
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare antique Edo-period (1615-1868) Japanese handmade inro is a curved lozenge-shaped hand
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18th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Antique Japanese WovenSilk PaintedCeramicOjimes Beadwork Embroidery Inro
Antique Japanese WovenSilk PaintedCeramicOjimes Beadwork Embroidery Inro

Antique Japanese WovenSilk PaintedCeramicOjimes Beadwork Embroidery Inro

W 2 in D 1 in L 14 in
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro
Located in Newark, England
The Inro is decorated with a gold lacquer base and features mother of pearl shell inlay leaves
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Rope, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro

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H 2.87 in W 2.64 in D 0.94 in
Japanese Inro with Netsuke, Late 19th C
Located in Stockholm, SE
A high quality lacquer inro with a carved wooden netsuke. Both are unfortunately damaged but still
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Inro with Netsuke, Late 19th C
Japanese Inro with Netsuke, Late 19th C

Japanese Inro with Netsuke, Late 19th C

H 2.96 in W 2.05 in D 0.79 in
Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th
Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period

H 0.7 in W 2.2 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered inro by Koma Koryu circa 19th century late Edo period. The inro features a
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period
Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period

Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period

H 0.65 in W 2.4 in D 3 in
Gold Lacquer Inro Decorated with a Lake Landscape
Located in PARIS, FR
Inro with four gold lacquer boxes, decorated with a lake landscape. Accompanied by a bronze ryusa
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Gold Lacquer Inro Decorated with a Lake Landscape
Gold Lacquer Inro Decorated with a Lake Landscape

Gold Lacquer Inro Decorated with a Lake Landscape

H 2.6 in Dm 1.42 in
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to
Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa

H 3.5 in W 2.25 in D 1 in
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask, brown lacquer with 3 sections and 2 compartments
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

H 1.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Carved Bone Woven Basket Inro, early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Intricately carved inro in the form of a woven basket. Quality craftsmanship. Opens into two pieces
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Bone

Japanese Carved Bone Woven Basket Inro, early 20th Century
Japanese Carved Bone Woven Basket Inro, early 20th Century

Japanese Carved Bone Woven Basket Inro, early 20th Century

H 3.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Century Japanese inro with 5 lacquered wooden compartments, 93 x 50 x 30 mm in size. Weight
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19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments
19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments

19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments

H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Inro XIXth Century with 3 Lacquered Wood Boxes
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Century Japanese inro with 3 lacquered wooden compartments, 63 x 70 x 22 mm in size. Weight
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19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Japanese Inro XIXth Century with 3 Lacquered Wood Boxes
Japanese Inro XIXth Century with 3 Lacquered Wood Boxes

Japanese Inro XIXth Century with 3 Lacquered Wood Boxes

H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 8.67 in
A Japanese Lacquer Inro Depicting A Daikokuten With His Hammer
Located in Milano, IT
Japanese lacquer inro depicting a Daikokuten with his hammer watching children, next to a Matsu
Category

Mid-18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer

A Japanese Lacquer Inro Depicting A Daikokuten With His Hammer
A Japanese Lacquer Inro Depicting A Daikokuten With His Hammer

A Japanese Lacquer Inro Depicting A Daikokuten With His Hammer

H 3.55 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Nicely carved Inro with birds and flowers. Quality craftsmanship. Hand-carved pierced sides and top
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Bone

Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century
Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century

Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century

H 2 in W 1.5 in D 0.875 in
Rare Japanese Sumi-E Lacquer Inro Yamada Jokasai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-case lacquered Inro by Yamada Family circa 18th-19th century Edo period. The inro with
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18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Japanese Sumi-E Lacquer Inro Yamada Jokasai Edo Period
Rare Japanese Sumi-E Lacquer Inro Yamada Jokasai Edo Period

Rare Japanese Sumi-E Lacquer Inro Yamada Jokasai Edo Period

H 0.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.75 in
Japan, Late 18th Century Gold Lacquer Inro by Kajikawa, Edo Period
Located in PARIS, FR
Late 18th century Inro by Kajikawa. Edo period Beautiful inro in gold lacquer representing a
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18th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Japan, Late 18th Century Gold Lacquer Inro by Kajikawa, Edo Period
Japan, Late 18th Century Gold Lacquer Inro by Kajikawa, Edo Period

Japan, Late 18th Century Gold Lacquer Inro by Kajikawa, Edo Period

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H 3.86 in W 1.97 in D 1.03 in
Japanese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A good Japanese carved cinnabar three case inro with mixed metal ojime, Meiji period, late 19th
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Silver, Copper

Japanese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
Japanese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan

Japanese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan

H 3 in W 2.25 in D 0.63 in
Inro by Mochizuki Hanzan (1743-90?) Edo Period, 18th century
Located in Milano, IT
Mochizuki Hanzan (1743-90?) Edo Period, 18th century Decorated with inlaid colored ceramic with a stag and maple leaves Height: 8.4 cm Sealed Hanzan Mochizuki Hanzan (1743-90?...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Inro by Mochizuki Hanzan (1743-90?) Edo Period, 18th century
Inro by Mochizuki Hanzan (1743-90?) Edo Period, 18th century

Inro by Mochizuki Hanzan (1743-90?) Edo Period, 18th century

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H 3.31 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in
Japanese carved and gilt decorated inro with coral Ojime Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Carved And Gilt Decorated Inro with Coral Ojime Late Meiji Era Presenting in Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Coral, Gold

Japanese carved and gilt decorated inro with coral Ojime Late Meiji Era
Japanese carved and gilt decorated inro with coral Ojime Late Meiji Era

Japanese carved and gilt decorated inro with coral Ojime Late Meiji Era

H 1.25 in W 1.125 in D 0.5 in
Five-Case Inrō 19th Century Signed Kajikawa Saku Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in Milano, IT
omen for the inro owner. The reverse also features auspicious symbols for longevity: pine tree, turtle
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19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Five-Case Inrō 19th Century Signed Kajikawa Saku Japanese Lacquer Box
Five-Case Inrō 19th Century Signed Kajikawa Saku Japanese Lacquer Box

Five-Case Inrō 19th Century Signed Kajikawa Saku Japanese Lacquer Box

H 3.12 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Inro with 4 Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Mat Kinji Background
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century Japanese inro with 4 boxes in gold lacquer with kinji mat background decorated in taka
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Giltwood

Japanese Inro with 4 Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Mat Kinji Background
Japanese Inro with 4 Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Mat Kinji Background

Japanese Inro with 4 Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Mat Kinji Background

H 27.56 in W 2.56 in D 0.87 in
Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Inro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Meiji
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood, Ebony

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

H 3.07 in Dm 1.18 in
Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Inro from the Edo period (1615-1868) created by Kajikawa. Beautiful Inro, created in
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1810s Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Agate, Gold

Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

H 3.07 in W 2.17 in D 0.71 in
Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Inro from the Edo period (1615-1868) Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Edo
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Silver

Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

H 3.46 in W 2.44 in D 0.59 in
Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Inro from the Edo Period (1603-1867). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Edo
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Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Coral

Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils
Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils

Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils

H 3.93 in W 1.96 in D 1.06 in
Japanese Inro with 4 19th Century Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Matt Kinji Backgrou
Located in Marseille, FR
Japanese inro with 4 XIXth century boxes in gold lacquer with matt kinji background decorated in
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19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Inro with 4 19th Century Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Matt Kinji Backgrou
Japanese Inro with 4 19th Century Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Matt Kinji Backgrou

Japanese Inro with 4 19th Century Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Matt Kinji Backgrou

H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 8.67 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Three Turtles' 1900s Meiji Era
Located in Paris, FR
inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Three Turtles' 1900s Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Three Turtles' 1900s Meiji Era

Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Three Turtles' 1900s Meiji Era

H 1.78 in W 1.38 in D 1.97 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era
Located in Paris, FR
inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era

Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke 'Crab' 1900s 'Gyokuseki' Meiji Era

H 0.67 in W 2.17 in D 1.19 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s

H 1.74 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Delightful Japanese Iron Panel of Puppies- Funakoshi Shunmin
Located in Christchurch, GB
Minkoku I and II, who made sword fittings, inro and other small items. The artist is listed in the Robert
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Iron

Delightful Japanese Iron Panel of Puppies- Funakoshi Shunmin
Delightful Japanese Iron Panel of Puppies- Funakoshi Shunmin

Delightful Japanese Iron Panel of Puppies- Funakoshi Shunmin

H 0.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Two Roosters", SIgned, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
explains. To carry things such as tobacco, medicine, or other necessities, men hung stylish inro and other
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Two Roosters", SIgned, Meiji Period
Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Two Roosters", SIgned, Meiji Period

Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Two Roosters", SIgned, Meiji Period

H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.875 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu (1825–1872)
Located in Norton, MA
, or other necessities, men hung stylish inro and other vessels from cords looped under and behind the
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu (1825–1872)
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu (1825–1872)

Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu (1825–1872)

H 2 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Dragon Turtles", Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
tobacco, medicine, or other necessities, men hung stylish inro and other vessels from cords looped under
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Dragon Turtles", Meiji Period
Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Dragon Turtles", Meiji Period

Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Dragon Turtles", Meiji Period

H 1 in W 1.35 in D 1.75 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #1 by Yoshikawa , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
stylish inro and other vessels from cords looped under and behind the wide sashes that held their kimonos
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #1 by Yoshikawa , Meiji
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #1 by Yoshikawa , Meiji

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #1 by Yoshikawa , Meiji

H 2 in W 1.25 in D 0.875 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #2 by Yoshikawa , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
stylish inro and other vessels from cords looped under and behind the wide sashes that held their kimonos
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #2 by Yoshikawa , Meiji
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #2 by Yoshikawa , Meiji

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #2 by Yoshikawa , Meiji

H 1.75 in W 1.5 in D 1.25 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
stylish inro and other vessels from cords looped under and behind the wide sashes that held their kimonos
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed, Meiji Period
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed, Meiji Period

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed, Meiji Period

H 1.25 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in
Imposing Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Samurai
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in London, GB
are adorned with feathers, Phoenix and Mon (emblems). He also wears a finely crafted Inro. The
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Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Imposing Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Samurai
Imposing Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Samurai

Imposing Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Samurai

H 22.45 in W 10.24 in D 7.49 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
, or other necessities, men hung stylish inro and other vessels from cords looped under and behind the
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19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Meiji
Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Meiji

Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Meiji

H 0.75 in W 2 in D 1 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure Group by Tomoaki, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
stylish inro and other vessels from cords looped under and behind the wide sashes that held their kimonos
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure Group by Tomoaki, Meiji
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure Group by Tomoaki, Meiji

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure Group by Tomoaki, Meiji

H 1.5 in W 1.375 in D 0.875 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, by Shozan, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
carry things such as tobacco, medicine, or other necessities, men hung stylish inro and other vessels
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, by Shozan, Meiji
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, by Shozan, Meiji

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, by Shozan, Meiji

H 2 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed by Yoshitomo, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
necessities, men hung stylish inro and other vessels from cords looped under and behind the wide sashes that
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed by Yoshitomo, Meiji
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed by Yoshitomo, Meiji

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed by Yoshitomo, Meiji

H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figur, Signed by Matsuyoshi, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
stylish inro and other vessels from cords looped under and behind the wide sashes that held their kimonos
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figur, Signed by Matsuyoshi, Meiji
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figur, Signed by Matsuyoshi, Meiji

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figur, Signed by Matsuyoshi, Meiji

H 1.5 in W 1 in D 1.875 in
Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period
Located in Newark, England
. Initially it began as a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro which was later developed into
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period
Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period

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H 2.56 in W 1.07 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Island. Although most survived work bearing his marks are inros, he was also known to decorated trays and
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

H 3.5 in W 12.75 in D 4.5 in
Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
used to secure sagemono and inro, traditional carrying pouches and cases, to belts or sashes.
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan
Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan

Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan

H 1.13 in W 1 in D 0.88 in
Rare and Exceptional Meiji Period Hardwood Exhibition Display Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, decorated throughout with cloud scrolls, tendrils, inro and many auspicious symbols, the creatures’ eyes
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Hardwood

Rare and Exceptional Meiji Period Hardwood Exhibition Display Cabinet
Rare and Exceptional Meiji Period Hardwood Exhibition Display Cabinet

Rare and Exceptional Meiji Period Hardwood Exhibition Display Cabinet

H 110 in W 52 in D 52 in
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
sculptures originally used to secure sagemono and inro, traditional carrying pouches and cases, to belts or
Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan

H 1.88 in W 1 in D 1.13 in
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
a large workshop and had a very prolific output of lacquer objects. Most survived pieces being inro
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period

H 1.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.25 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
what an inro is. How about the yatate? I have shown a yatate to many of my Japanese acquaintances
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
what an inro is. How about the yatate? I have shown a yatate to many of my Japanese acquaintances
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke
Located in Paris, FR
Inro are small divided boxes suspended from the belt which are a part of sagemono (suspended
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke
19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke

19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke

H 1.78 in Dm 0.99 in
Inro, Lacquerware, 19th Century, Parrot, Bird, Gold Lacquer, Peony Flower
Located in London, GB
Title: A fine gold lacquer four-case inro with a parrot Date: 19th century Size: (H) 9.3 x (W) 5.8
Category

19th Century Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Inro, Lacquerware, 19th Century, Parrot, Bird, Gold Lacquer, Peony Flower
Inro, Lacquerware, 19th Century, Parrot, Bird, Gold Lacquer, Peony Flower

Inro, Lacquerware, 19th Century, Parrot, Bird, Gold Lacquer, Peony Flower, 19th century

H 3.67 in W 2.29 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)
Located in Paris, FR
Very interesting three boxes lacquer inro with a gold phoenix decor. The peculiarity of this item
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)
19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)

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H 0.79 in Dm 2.96 in
Circular Inro, Lacquerware, Early 19th Century, Dragon Motif, Tamaki-e, Shippo
Located in London, GB
Title: A two-case circular inro with dragons Date: early 19th century Size: 7.0 (diameter) x 1.9 cm
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Circular Inro, Lacquerware, Early 19th Century, Dragon Motif, Tamaki-e, Shippo
Circular Inro, Lacquerware, Early 19th Century, Dragon Motif, Tamaki-e, Shippo

Circular Inro, Lacquerware, Early 19th Century, Dragon Motif, Tamaki-e, Shippo, early 19th century

H 0.75 in Dm 2.76 in
Hina Ningyo Set of Five Female Tsuzumi Percussionists, Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
cylinder stools and the rest cross legged further costumed with an inro at the belt. Each musician holds a
Category

Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Textile

Hina Ningyo Set of Five Female Tsuzumi Percussionists, Edo Period
Hina Ningyo Set of Five Female Tsuzumi Percussionists, Edo Period

Hina Ningyo Set of Five Female Tsuzumi Percussionists, Edo Period

H 5.25 in W 20 in D 7 in
Lidded Gold Lacquer Box with Depiction of Murasaki Shikibu by Imaizumi Seishi
Located in Berlin, Berlin
and Shōwa period. He was specialized in making inrō and has been board member of the Tokyo Maki-e
Category

1910s Japanese Taisho Antique Inro

Materials

Gold

Lidded Gold Lacquer Box with Depiction of Murasaki Shikibu by Imaizumi Seishi
Lidded Gold Lacquer Box with Depiction of Murasaki Shikibu by Imaizumi Seishi

Lidded Gold Lacquer Box with Depiction of Murasaki Shikibu by Imaizumi Seishi

H 1.19 in Dm 3.15 in
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