Inro.
Tsuishu (carved red lacquer).
19th century. Signed Zonsei and kakihan.
Dimensions 79x58 mm.
Ex Dr. Walter Heihs collection.
Four case inro, in red carved lacquer, decorated with the seven worthies of the
bamboo grove. Interior in black lacquer. A typical work by Zonsei, who specialised in the
carving of red and black lacquer, usually preferring subjects from the Chinese tradition.
A similar example is in the Kress collection (ex Gilbertson collection).
Ojime in silver, shakudo and copper.
Mask netsuke of a demon in painted wood, signed Ryuun to. 19th century.
Item no. S203
(Sold)
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