Japanese Inro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Meiji imperial period, circa 1870. It was carefully crafted in carved precious wood with applications of lacquer and decorated with orientalism patterns. All dan trays are attached together with a himo cord. The detailed craftsmanship was a true pleasure to behold.
Period: Meiji 1868-1912, Period of Emperor Mutsuhito.
Approximate Date: 1870.
Motif: Organic design with cascade landscape scene and five flying cranes.
Drawers: Five.
Shape: Cylinder. Very unusual and rare shape.
Technique: Carved wood, Lacquer, hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, Gilding.
Ojime: 17mm, round with Ebony wood.
Netsuke: Carved dressed...
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Ebony Furniture
MaterialsWood, Ebony, Giltwood, Lacquer