A four-case lacquer inro
by Togyoku
Meiji period, late 19th century
Estimate $1,500 – $2,500
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, QUEENSLAND
decorated in gold hiramaki-e with butterflies in flight above flowering chrysanthemum and bound grasses, on a roiro-nuri ground with hirame, signed Togyoku; with an ivory netsuke carved with a man seated in front of a small boy, signed Hansei and coral ojime, wood storage box
8.5 cm long
- Lot Sold $4,200 (Hammer Price)
- $5,124 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Slight surface wear to exterior and some wear to the interior walls of sections. Generally good condition
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