A Japanese Wooden Inro With Two Compartments Depicting A Carp

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Object description :

"A Japanese Wooden Inro With Two Compartments Depicting A Carp"

Japanese wooden inro with two compartments depicting a carp with horn eyes, finely carved.

From the mouth comes the cord that crosses the agate ojime and reaches the boxwood netsuke which depicts the story of Oniwaka Maru, the future Benkei, and the giant carp.

Origin: Japan

Period: Edo late 18th early 19th century.

Overall dimensions: 7 x 5 x 3.5 cm

Netsuke dimensions: 3.6 x 4.5 x 3 cm.

State of conservation: Very good

Price: 1 900 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Solid wood
Width: 5 cm
Height: 7 cm
Depth: 3,5 cm

Reference: 1272099