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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

$7,600

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

Although most survived work bearing his marks are inros, he was also known to decorated trays and other larger objects.

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF
Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF

Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF

$12,290

Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF

Located in Newark, England

Popular during the Edo period (1603–1868) and beyond, Nashiji was commonly used in luxury objects such as inro, writing boxes, tea caddies, and furniture, adding an understated yet r...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Inro

Materials

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

$1,850

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

Located in Austin, TX

Netsuke are small Japanese sculptures originally used to secure sagemono and inro, traditional carrying pouches and cases, to belts or sashes.  

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

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

$696

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A few might even know what an inro is. How about the yatate? I have shown a yatate to many of my Japanese acquaintances here in Tokyo, and was surprised to discover that most did ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Inro For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique inro you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bronze and metal, every antique inro was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique inro, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much is a Antique Inro?

Prices for an antique inro start at $55 and top out at $5,600 with the average selling for $274.

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