Five-case inro showing flowering cherry branches seen through a bamboo blind, 19th century, Kajikawa School, Japanese, 3 9/16 × 1 7/8 × 1 in. ( × × cm), Lacquer, roiro, gold, silver, red hiramakie, takamakie, togidashi, Japan, 19th century, The wrap-around design on this inrō is interestingly framed by a highly detailed representation of a bamboo blind. The perspective is such that the viewer feels as though he is peeking out from beneath the blind to catch a glimpse of the blossoming plum trees. The scene is executed in takamaki-e with gold and silver powder and colored lacquer

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Photo credit: © Penta Springs / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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