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Inro Dragon
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautifull inro of six compartments made of black gold, silver and tin lacquer, representing a
Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Inro Dragon
Inro Dragon

Inro Dragon

H 3.15 in W 2.37 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
Category

Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese lacquered Inro chrysantemum
Japanese lacquered Inro chrysantemum

Japanese lacquered Inro chrysantemum

H 2.76 in W 3.15 in D 0.99 in
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
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
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer

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

Lacquer inro, Japanese, Late 19th c.

H 2.84 in W 2.13 in D 0.79 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
Meji's Period Inro Box. Japan, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Inro is an ancient traditional Japanese box used to carry and store small items such as tobacco
Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Meji's Period Inro Box. Japan, 19th Century.
Meji's Period Inro Box. Japan, 19th Century.

Meji's Period Inro Box. Japan, 19th Century.

H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 1.78 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
Category

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
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
Category

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
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wallet (Inro) and Netsuke
Located in Stamford, CT
wallet is called an inro. A series of silver chains are topped with a Bakelite Netsuke with raised silver
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Inro

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wallet (Inro) and Netsuke

H 2.5 in W 4.5 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
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
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique 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

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.
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer

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.

H 4.02 in W 2.8 in D 1.19 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
Category

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
Category

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 fivepart Japanese lacquer inro with netsuke, late 19th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A nicely designed Japanese lacquer Inro with a wooden netsuke. The Inro with motives of a man
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer

A fivepart Japanese lacquer inro with netsuke, late 19th c.
A fivepart Japanese lacquer inro with netsuke, late 19th c.

A fivepart Japanese lacquer inro with netsuke, late 19th c.

H 3.15 in W 2.05 in D 0.79 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Boxwood

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

H 3 in Dm 2.5 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
Category

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
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
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
Category

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 in gold kinji lacquer representing chrysantemum flowers on all sides
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautifull Inro of three compartments made in kinji lacquer with an hiro maki-e ornament
Category

Early 19th Century Asian Edo Antique 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

H 2.76 in W 3.15 in D 0.99 in
Inro in black and gold lacquer with a proeminent chrysantemum flower motive
Located in PARIS, FR
Two compartments inrô in black lacquer, hira maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay on a hirameiji
Category

Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Gold

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

H 2.17 in W 2.88 in D 0.79 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
Category

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
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
Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

H 5 in W 4 in D 3.5 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
Category

1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Giltwood, Lacquer

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
Category

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
Category

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
Category

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 box in black and gold lacquer with a decor of snowy landscape
Located in PARIS, FR
Inrō with four boxes in black and gold lacquer, representing a person in a pavilion in a snowy
Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Gold

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

H 0.79 in W 2.17 in D 2.96 in
Japanese inro of the edo period adorned with a landscape houses near a lake
Located in PARIS, FR
Inrō with four gold lacquer compartments, decorated with a lake landscape. Accompanied by a bronze
Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique 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

H 2.6 in W 2.17 in D 0.79 in
Japanese lacquer inrô 印籠 with golden maki-e firefly design with matching netsuke
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A lacquered 4-piece inrô with a covering design of fireflies (hotaru) flying over helms of grass
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Silk, Glass, Lacquer

Japanese lacquer inrô 印籠 with golden maki-e firefly design with matching netsuke
Japanese lacquer inrô 印籠 with golden maki-e firefly design with matching netsuke

Japanese lacquer inrô 印籠 with golden maki-e firefly design with matching netsuke

H 3.15 in W 2.45 in D 1.03 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
Category

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
Japanese Sagemono Inro box with a maki-e decor of a Samuari in a lake landscape
Located in PARIS, FR
Inrô in gilded lacquer according to the takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and kirigane techniques, with five
Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Gold

Japanese Sagemono Inro box with a maki-e decor of a Samuari in a lake landscape
Japanese Sagemono Inro box with a maki-e decor of a Samuari in a lake landscape

Japanese Sagemono Inro box with a maki-e decor of a Samuari in a lake landscape

H 3.47 in W 1.97 in D 1.26 in
Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai
Located in Niiza, JP
Kasugayama, in the background, so is this composition related to that? Koma Kan-sai was a master of inro
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Inro

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai
Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai

Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai

H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Small Elephant' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally
Category

1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Small Elephant' 1920s Taisho era
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Small Elephant' 1920s Taisho era

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Small Elephant' 1920s Taisho era

H 0.67 in W 0.99 in D 0.6 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally
Category

1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho

H 1.3 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'mouse and rooster' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally
Category

1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'mouse and rooster' 1920s Taisho era
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'mouse and rooster' 1920s Taisho era

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'mouse and rooster' 1920s Taisho era

H 1.23 in W 1.86 in D 1.46 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally
Category

1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era

H 1.46 in W 1.58 in D 1.23 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally
Category

1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era

H 0.79 in W 2.88 in D 2.17 in
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Located in Paris, FR
. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately
Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

H 1.19 in W 2.17 in D 1.07 in
Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet
Located in PARIS, FR
Davies Oriental Art, Netsuke and Inrô from European Collections, London, Connekt Colour, 2002, p. 92
Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Inro

Materials

Boxwood

Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet
Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet

Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet

H 2.96 in W 0.79 in D 1.19 in
JAPAN 1890 Meiji Sculptural Polychromate Netsuke Of a Yamabushi
Located in Miami, FL
counterweights for inrô and sagemono. A single cord was threaded through a cord channel on one side of the
Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Inro

Materials

Bone

JAPAN 1890 Meiji Sculptural Polychromate Netsuke Of a Yamabushi
JAPAN 1890 Meiji Sculptural Polychromate Netsuke Of a Yamabushi

JAPAN 1890 Meiji Sculptural Polychromate Netsuke Of a Yamabushi

H 2.01 in W 0.91 in D 0.95 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
Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke
Located in Newark, England
inro which was later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Edo Period 江戸時代 (1603
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inro

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke
Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke

Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke

H 1.07 in W 2.56 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
Category

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
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
Category

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
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)

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
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
Category

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
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
Category

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
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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