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Antique Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro w/Manju
An exquisite hand-crafted Japanese cinnabar lacquered Inro with five compartments and Manju. It has a meticulously carved scene with 2 scholars or sages on one side and the other with two sages. The scholars are on a bridge surrounded by fronds in a garden setting. The Inro shows a beautiful style, the entire surface of the lacquer Inro boasts fine incised patterns incorporating various plant decors and geometric shapes. The Inro has a cinnabar lacquered Manju incised with a dragon image in clouds. The mixed metal ojime is in the shape of a squash with a ladybug sitting atop.
Date: Edo period (1603-1867)
Dimensions:3.5" x 2.25"
An exquisite hand-crafted Japanese cinnabar lacquered Inro with five compartments and Manju. It has a meticulously carved scene with 2 scholars or sages on one side and the other with two sages. The scholars are on a bridge surrounded by fronds in a garden setting. The Inro shows a beautiful style, the entire surface of the lacquer Inro boasts fine incised patterns incorporating various plant decors and geometric shapes. The Inro has a cinnabar lacquered Manju incised with a dragon image in clouds. The mixed metal ojime is in the shape of a squash with a ladybug sitting atop.
Date: Edo period (1603-1867)
Dimensions:3.5" x 2.25"
price:
1400.00