A rōiro five-case inrō by Tsuchida Sōetsu (1660—1745). First half 18th century

A rōiro five-case inrō by Tsuchida Sōetsu (1660—1745). First half 18th century Signed Gyōnen nanajūroku sai Tsuchida Sōetsu 行年七十六歳土田宋悦 (at the age of 76 years Tsuchida Sōetsu) Of standard shape covered with glossy black lacquer, decorated with the prow of a Chinese ship on one side, and the head of an ox emerging from waves on the other, lacquered in gold takamaki-e with okibirame and inlays of raden and pewter. Black lacquer and fundame to the inside. Three case lids inscribed with the names of pills. Dents to top and bottom, pewter slightly distressed. At the bottom outside round paper label printed ‘Tomkinson Collection’ and with handwritten number in black ‘1122’. Height 9 cm; width 4.4 cm

Estimación:2.000€

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