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Antique Japanese Inro

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

Located in Marseille, FR

19th Century Japanese inro with 5 lacquered wooden compartments, 93 x 50 x 30 mm in size.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese 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

Located in Marseille, FR

19th Century Japanese inro with 3 lacquered wooden compartments, 63 x 70 x 22 mm in size.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Marseille, FR

19th century Japanese inro with 4 boxes in gold lacquer with kinji mat background decorated in taka makiyé of gold of different tones.

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Giltwood

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

Located in Marseille, FR

Japanese inro with 4 XIXth century boxes in gold lacquer with matt kinji background decorated in gold taka makiyé of different tones.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

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

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 pair of Chinese mandarin duck resting under a bundle of blooming irises on the pond. ...

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese 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

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Japanese Inro Netsuke and Omije with Negoro Red Lacquer Edo Period
Rare Japanese Inro Netsuke and Omije with Negoro Red Lacquer Edo Period

Rare Japanese Inro Netsuke and Omije with Negoro Red Lacquer Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese three-case inro with stringed carved netsuke and bead ojime from early Edo period circa 17th century.

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama
Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama

Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama

By Shibayama Factory

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese four-case inro stringed together with a silk cord of a carved wood Ojime and a carved ivory netsuke circa 19th century of Edo period.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese inro box in black and gold lacquer with a decor of snowy landscape
Japanese inro box in black and gold lacquer with a decor of snowy landscape

Japanese inro box in black and gold lacquer with a decor of snowy landscape

Located in PARIS, FR

Realised in maki-e on black lacquer with smaller details in kirigane, Small boxes formed of compartments that fit one on top of the other, inrō (印 籠) are traditional Japanese cloth...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Gold

Japanese inro of the edo period adorned with a landscape houses near a lake
Japanese inro of the edo period adorned with a landscape houses near a lake

Japanese inro of the edo period adorned with a landscape houses near a lake

Located in PARIS, FR

Small boxes formed of compartments that fit one on top of the other, inrō (印 籠) are traditional Japanese clothing items.

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Gold

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

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 (end of Edo to Meiji period).

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Scrimshaw Carved Bone Sectional Container (Inrō Style), Meiji Period
Japanese Scrimshaw Carved Bone Sectional Container (Inrō Style), Meiji Period

Japanese Scrimshaw Carved Bone Sectional Container (Inrō Style), Meiji Period

Located in San Diego, CA

Cord intact. About Japanese Inrō Inrō were traditional Japanese containers worn suspended from the obi (kimono sash) and were used to carry small personal belongings.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Bone

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

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Inro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Meiji imperial period, circa 1870.

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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Giltwood, Lacquer

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

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Inro from the Edo Period (1603-1867). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Edo period (Shogunate), circa 1800.

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Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Inro

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Coral

Japanese Carved Bone Pillbox Inro
Japanese Carved Bone Pillbox Inro

Japanese Carved Bone Pillbox Inro

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting an astonishing Japanese Antique Carved Bone Pillbox Inro, museum quality with the amazing carving skill depicting rats on the lid and body and the relief weaved basket pat...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Bone

Lacquer inro, Japanese, Late 19th c.
Lacquer inro, Japanese, Late 19th c.

Lacquer inro, Japanese, Late 19th c.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A fourpart Japanese lacquer Inro. the lacquer is red with motives of a spider with its web in gold and two flying cranes.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

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

Antique Japanese PaintedCeramicOjimes Beadwork WovenSilk Embroidery Inro

Located in Chicago, IL

This rare antique Edo-period (1615-1868) Japanese handmade inro is a curved lozenge-shaped hand-dyed woven-silk hard carrying-case container sheath that features intricate embroidery...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

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

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 early Meiji period).

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

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

Located in Austin, TX

A good Japanese carved cinnabar three case inro with mixed metal ojime, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Silver, Copper

Large Japanese five part lacquer Inro, late 19th c.
Large Japanese five part lacquer Inro, late 19th c.

Large Japanese five part lacquer Inro, late 19th c.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A large five part lacquer inro. A family crest in gold on black background.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

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

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask, brown lacquer with 3 sections and 2 compartments, and carved ivory polychrome Okame mask and a rope hair.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

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

Located in Norton, MA

Intricately carved inro in the form of a woven basket. Quality craftsmanship. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red silk string. Made of natural bone material. Good co...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Bone

Antique Inro Box, Meiji Period, Lacquered Wood, Japan, 19th Century
Antique Inro Box, Meiji Period, Lacquered Wood, Japan, 19th Century

Antique Inro Box, Meiji Period, Lacquered Wood, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Inro is an ancient traditional Japanese box used to carry and store small items such as tobacco, money, paintbrushes, and other objects.

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket
Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket

Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket

Located in San Diego, CA

A really nice vintage Japanese boxwood inro and netsuke of rats and snakes on a round basket, circa early 1940s.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Boxwood

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese three-section inro made from ceramic with glazed painting with an original ensuite Ojime circa 18th century of Edo period signed by Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743).

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Ceramic

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

Located in Norton, MA

Nicely carved Inro with birds and flowers. Quality craftsmanship. Hand-carved pierced sides and top. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red silk string, with carved bon...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Bone

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese four-section inro made from ceramic with glazed painting with original ensuite Ojime and Netsuke circa 18th century of Edo period signed by Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743).

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The Inro is comprised of three stacked compartments and features a deer motif with mother of pearl accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like m...

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, 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

Located in PARIS, FR

Small boxes formed of compartments that fit one on top of the other, inro (? ?) are traditional Japanese clothing items.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Inro in black and gold lacquer with a proeminent chrysantemum flower motive
Inro in black and gold lacquer with a proeminent chrysantemum flower motive

Inro in black and gold lacquer with a proeminent chrysantemum flower motive

Located in PARIS, FR

The Manjû netsuke is in black lacquer adorned with flowers in mother-of-pearl. Japan, Edo period (1603-1868) Height : 5,5 cm - Length : 7,3 cm – Depth : 2 cm

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Gold

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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)

Located in Paris, FR

The netsuke, in carved polychrome wood, represents a Dutch holding a ball. Inro Japan - End of the Edo period (1603-1868).

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

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

Located in Milano, IT

Michael Tomkinson (1841-1921) was among the first collectors of Japanese art in the West. In 1898 he published a two-volume catalogue of his works, which are now in museums and priva...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Located in Paris, FR

The inside is decorated of nashiji. The inro carries a netsuke: Japanese clothing object which is used as a counterweight to inro.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

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

A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro

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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 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 reserves depicting flowers and leaves.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

A Japanese lacquer five-compartment inro
A Japanese lacquer five-compartment inro

A Japanese lacquer five-compartment inro

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H 3.75 in W 1.97 in D 1.07 in

A Japanese lacquer five-compartment inro

Located in Milano, IT

Japanese inro with five compartments with gold maki-e lacquer decoration.

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

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

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Inro from the Edo period (1615-1868) Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Edo (1615-1868) Shogunate period circa Late 18th century.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Silver

Japanese lacquered Inro chrysantemum
Japanese lacquered Inro chrysantemum

Japanese lacquered Inro chrysantemum

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H 2.76 in W 3.15 in D 0.99 in

Japanese lacquered Inro chrysantemum

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautifull Inro of three compartments made in kinji lacquer with an hiro maki-e ornament chrysanthemum flowers of gold and silver lacquer. Inside is in fundame lacquer. Signed by J...

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro
Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro

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H 1.78 in W 0.99 in D 0.79 in

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro

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19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Antler

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Oni
Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Oni

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Oni

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H 1.58 in W 0.99 in D 0.6 in

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Oni

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Oni

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19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Antler

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman
Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

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H 1.78 in W 0.99 in D 0.79 in

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

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19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Antler

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

Japanese Spotted Bamboo Tobacco Inro, circa 1850

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H 1.75 in W 8.25 in D 4.25 in

Japanese Spotted Bamboo Tobacco Inro, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Because traditional Japanese kimono didn't include pockets, men and women carried their belongings in small compartments known as inro.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Bone, Bamboo, Hardwood

A Japanese wooden inro depicting a carp
A Japanese wooden inro depicting a carp

A Japanese wooden inro depicting a carp

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H 2.76 in W 1.97 in D 1.38 in

A Japanese wooden inro depicting a carp

Located in Milano, IT

Japanese wooden inro with two compartments depicting a carp with horn eyes, finely carved.

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Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood

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 Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro

Located in Newark, England

The Inro dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1885.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Rope, Lacquer

JAPAN 1920 Taisho Period Bulldog Ojime Carved In Precious Wood And Onyx
JAPAN 1920 Taisho Period Bulldog Ojime Carved In Precious Wood And Onyx

JAPAN 1920 Taisho Period Bulldog Ojime Carved In Precious Wood And Onyx

Located in Miami, FL

Ojime An ojime (緒締め), lit. is a bead cord fastener used in Japanese inrō (carrying cases). It is typically under an inch in length.

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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Onyx

JAPAN 1920 Taisho Period Rabbit Ojime Carved In Precious Wood & Onyx
JAPAN 1920 Taisho Period Rabbit Ojime Carved In Precious Wood & Onyx

JAPAN 1920 Taisho Period Rabbit Ojime Carved In Precious Wood & Onyx

Located in Miami, FL

Ojime An ojime (緒締め), lit. is a bead cord fastener used in Japanese inrō (carrying cases). It is typically under an inch in length.

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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Onyx

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro
Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

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H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 1.19 in

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

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19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Antler

Signed Japanese Carved Netsuke Inro Meiji
Signed Japanese Carved Netsuke Inro Meiji

Signed Japanese Carved Netsuke Inro Meiji

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H 2.17 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in

Signed Japanese Carved Netsuke Inro Meiji

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Carved Netsuke Inro Meiji

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19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Antler

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro
Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

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H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 1.19 in

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

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19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Antler

Inro Dragon
Inro Dragon

Inro Dragon

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H 3.15 in W 2.37 in D 0.99 in

Inro Dragon

Located in PARIS, FR

Until the end of the Edo period, it was a theme for the elite, but with the economic growth of the Meiji era it became widely available in Japanese culture. Japan – Edo era (1603-18...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro, 19th Century Additional information: Period: 19th century, 20th century Region of Origin: Japan Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese 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

Located in Milano, IT

Japanese lacquer inro depicting a Daikokuten with his hammer watching children, next to a Matsu plant.

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

The dragon has a painterly appearance inspired by Chinese ink painting that was often seen on the Japanese folding screens. The back of the Inro was sparsely decorated with the shift...

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18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro of Girl in Kimono
Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro of Girl in Kimono

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro of Girl in Kimono

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro of Girl in Kimono

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19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Antler

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Tiger Inro Ojime with Netsuke
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Tiger Inro Ojime with Netsuke

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Tiger Inro Ojime with Netsuke

Located in Nottingham, GB

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Tiger Inro Ojime with Netsuke Good condition overall.

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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Boxwood

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Dragon Inro Ojime with Netsuke
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Dragon Inro Ojime with Netsuke

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Dragon Inro Ojime with Netsuke

Located in Nottingham, GB

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Dragon Inro Ojime with Netsuke Good condition overall.

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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Boxwood

A lacquer inro with applications of metal flowers
A lacquer inro with applications of metal flowers

A lacquer inro with applications of metal flowers

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H 3.15 in W 2.96 in D 1.19 in

A lacquer inro with applications of metal flowers

Located in Milano, IT

The decorative branches on the inro were created using the maki-è relief technique in lacquer.

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Inro in gold kinji lacquer representing chrysantemum flowers on all sides
Inro in gold kinji lacquer representing chrysantemum flowers on all sides

Inro in gold kinji lacquer representing chrysantemum flowers on all sides

Located in PARIS, FR

Chrysantemum is thus the only flower to be awarded such high regards. Japan – Edo era (1603-1868) Inrô : height: 7 cm – width 8 cm – depth : 2.5 cm Netsuke : Length : 4 cm – widt...

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Early 19th Century Asian Edo Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Inro with Its Netsuke, Late 19th C.
Japanese Inro with Its Netsuke, Late 19th C.

Japanese Inro with Its Netsuke, Late 19th C.

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H 2.56 in W 1.97 in D 0.87 in

Japanese Inro with Its Netsuke, Late 19th C.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A nicely executed Japanese inro with a netsuke. The inro is made of lacquer and the netsuke carved from wood, boxwood.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

Signed Japanese Inro with a Signed Round Lacquer Netsuke
Signed Japanese Inro with a Signed Round Lacquer Netsuke

Signed Japanese Inro with a Signed Round Lacquer Netsuke

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Japanese inro with a netsuke made in the late 19th c.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Inro with Netsuke, Late 19th Century
Japanese Inro with Netsuke, Late 19th Century

Japanese Inro with Netsuke, Late 19th Century

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H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Inro with Netsuke, Late 19th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

A fine inro made of lacquer with motives of swans with a bone netsuke. Black and gold. Very good condition.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Bone, Lacquer

Japanese into with netsuke, late 19th c
Japanese into with netsuke, late 19th c

Japanese into with netsuke, late 19th c

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H 2.76 in W 2.05 in D 1.03 in

Japanese into with netsuke, late 19th c

Located in Stockholm, SE

A four part Japanese inro with a netsuke. The inro made of horn with engraved motives of dragons and clouds in gold over black.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Horn

Japan 1830 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With A Carriage
Japan 1830 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With A Carriage

Japan 1830 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With A Carriage

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Inro from the Edo Period (1603-1867). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Edo period (Shogunate), circa 1830.

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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Gold, Silver

Inro, Japanese, 19th Century
Inro, Japanese, 19th Century

Inro, Japanese, 19th Century

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H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 0.99 in

Inro, Japanese, 19th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

An inro, Japanese, made of wood and with inlays of colored ivory in the shape of a grasshopper and partly lacquered, 19th century.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Ivory, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese lacquer Inro, late 19th c.
Japanese lacquer Inro, late 19th c.

Japanese lacquer Inro, late 19th c.

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H 2.84 in W 2.13 in D 0.79 in

Japanese lacquer Inro, late 19th c.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A five part Japanese lacquer Inro, Meiji period , late 19th c.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Signed Japanese Edo Netsuke Inro
Signed Japanese Edo Netsuke Inro

Signed Japanese Edo Netsuke Inro

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H 1.19 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in

Signed Japanese Edo Netsuke Inro

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Edo Netsuke Inro

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19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Antler

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman
Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

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H 1.97 in W 0.99 in D 0.79 in

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

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19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Antler

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Immortal
Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Immortal

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Immortal

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H 1.78 in W 0.99 in D 0.79 in

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Immortal

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Immortal

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19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

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Antler

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wallet (Inro) and Netsuke
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wallet (Inro) and Netsuke

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wallet (Inro) and Netsuke

Located in Stamford, CT

Swirling hand painted colors on leather showcase a winged angel on this beautiful Japanese Wallet from the Meiji Era in Japan, c. 1868- 1912.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Lacquered Inro and Netsuke with Raijin Rinpa School
Japanese Lacquered Inro and Netsuke with Raijin Rinpa School

Japanese Lacquered Inro and Netsuke with Raijin Rinpa School

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine three-case lacquered inro with a carved money netsuke circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period).

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Japanese Lacquer Inro with Maki-e Landscape Meiji Period
Large Japanese Lacquer Inro with Maki-e Landscape Meiji Period

Large Japanese Lacquer Inro with Maki-e Landscape Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese four-case inro with string and an amber bead ojime of Meiji period circa 19th century.

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Boxwood Three Section Inro & Netsuke of Cranes by Tomotada
Japanese Boxwood Three Section Inro & Netsuke of Cranes by Tomotada

Japanese Boxwood Three Section Inro & Netsuke of Cranes by Tomotada

Located in San Diego, CA

A really nice vintage Japanese boxwood three-section inro and netsuke of cranes by Tomotada, circa early 1900s.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Boxwood

19th Century Japanese Signed Bone Inro with Birds and Erotic Scenes
19th Century Japanese Signed Bone Inro with Birds and Erotic Scenes

19th Century Japanese Signed Bone Inro with Birds and Erotic Scenes

Located in Dallas, TX

Gloriously Naughty 19th century Japanese bone Inro……from circa 1860. The inro is made of 4 interlocking sections……held togerther with a draw-string and a bone bauble.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Bone

Japanese Wood Carved Okame Woman Netsuke in Display Frame
Japanese Wood Carved Okame Woman Netsuke in Display Frame

Japanese Wood Carved Okame Woman Netsuke in Display Frame

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully detailed and displayed miniature well-carved wood Japanese netsuke of a old smiling woman. These decorative pieces often hung from drawstrings of small Inro pouches, wh...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood

Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon
Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon

Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon

Located in Hudson, NY

A very nice 19th Century Japanese lacquered inro. This small compact piece is worked in gold and red lacquer 3 inches tall & 2'50 across with shell inlay and its companion complement...

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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Carrara Marble, Soapstone, Bronze, Copper

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquered Inro
19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquered Inro

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquered Inro

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H 3.55 in W 1.78 in D 0.99 in

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquered Inro

Located in Paris, FR

Six sections Inro (dan) in gold lacquer decorated with a crane flying over a forested landscape of pine trees on one side. On the other side a decor of a crane with three small in a ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood

Edo Japanese Lacquered Inro, Decorative Box
Edo Japanese Lacquered Inro, Decorative Box

Edo Japanese Lacquered Inro, Decorative Box

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H 3.55 in W 1.19 in D 2.37 in

Edo Japanese Lacquered Inro, Decorative Box

Located in Paris, FR

Netsuke representing an old man holding a chicken in his arms, a basket containing eggs at his feet. Signature. Japan: Edo (1603-1868) Inro: Height 9 cm, width 6 cm, depth 3 cm.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Gold Lacquered Inro and Netsuke 'Pill Box'
Japanese Gold Lacquered Inro and Netsuke 'Pill Box'

Japanese Gold Lacquered Inro and Netsuke 'Pill Box'

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful five compartment gold lacquer Inro with polychrome decoration representing multiple characters moving towards a pavilion, a crane with wings flying over.

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Inro with Horses
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Inro with Horses

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Inro with Horses

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H 2.56 in W 3.47 in D 1.11 in

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Inro with Horses

Located in Paris, FR

The ojime is in hard stone. The Japanese netsuke forms a stirrup, Japan, Edo. Measures: Height 6.5 cm, length 8.8 cm, depth 2.8 cm  

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Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Stone, Metal

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

Located in PARIS, FR

Late 18th century Inro by Kajikawa. Edo period Beautiful inro in gold lacquer representing a continuous landscape on both sides.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Inro
19th Century Inro

19th Century Inro

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H 3.75 in W 1.19 in D 2.17 in

19th Century Inro

Located in Paris, FR

Inro black lacquer with gold decoration of a floral ikebana on one side and a floral branch with a wisteria on the other side. It opens on five compartments with nashiji decor. The...

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1870s Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Gold Lacquered Inro
19th Century Gold Lacquered Inro

19th Century Gold Lacquered Inro

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H 3.55 in W 0.99 in D 1.78 in

19th Century Gold Lacquered Inro

Located in Paris, FR

Five sections Inro in gold lacquer decorated with flowers and foliage on a black background. The interior is in nashi-ji lacquer. The ojime is in hard stone. The carved boxwood nets...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Meiji Period Gild Laquered Inro
19th Century Meiji Period Gild Laquered Inro

19th Century Meiji Period Gild Laquered Inro

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H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 1.78 in

19th Century Meiji Period Gild Laquered Inro

Located in Niella Tanaro, IT

A four cases gilt Lacquered inro decorated with a paradise bird and flowers. With a rose agate ojime.    

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Giltwood

19th c. Gold Laquer Inro and Netsuke
19th c. Gold Laquer Inro and Netsuke

19th c. Gold Laquer Inro and Netsuke

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H 3.55 in W 0.99 in D 1.78 in

19th c. Gold Laquer Inro and Netsuke

Located in Paris, FR

Six sections gold lacquer Inro representing a pavilions decor in a mountainous landscape with pine trees. The interior is in nashi-ji lacquer. The boxwood netsuke represents a child...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

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 Japanese Inro

Materials

Wood

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Antique Japanese Inro For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique Japanese inro you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and bone, every antique Japanese inro was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique Japanese inro, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. An antique Japanese inro, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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Prices for an antique Japanese inro start at $328 and top out at $9,081 with the average selling for $3,500.

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