Object Description
A Fine Four Case Gold Ground Kinji Lacquer Inrō Decorated in Gold Silver and Red Hiramaki-e Depicting Rosei Reclining on a Day Bed in the Shade of a Tree his Face Showing Through a Semi-Transparent Uchiwa Fan Overlaid with a Minute Slice of Iridescent Shell
The reverse detailing his dream in light togidashi on a gold ground
Signed in raised gold script ‘Koma Kyūhaku Saku’
A ceramic Ojime and Netsuke of gilt metal inset with carved Carnelian Agate panel depicting peony flowers are attached to the cords
Late 18th Century
Size: 8.5cm high, 6cm wide, 2cm deep – 3¼ ins high, 2¼ ins wide, ¾ ins deep