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

$2,350
£1,772.51
€2,047.26
CA$3,292.51
A$3,661.08
CHF 1,916.64
MX$44,720.83
NOK 24,084.52
SEK 22,656.31
DKK 15,282.68

About the Item

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 medicine, tobacco or hanko (seal). This inro is stored in a makie kobako with persimmon trees and family crest decorations. Makie box measures 3.5" x 4" x 5", the inro measures 1" x 2" x 2.75" and weighs 8.1 oz. (230g) in total (both items together).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer,Wood,Carved,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GU2641stDibs: LU1778242864522

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