Antique Japanese Lacquer Inro with Samurai by Iizuka Toyo
$29.4
$46.16
DescriptionAntique Japanese lacquer inro with horse and samurai on either side. The inro is made in five sections (four compartments) with very fine polychrome lacquer togidashi in a scene of a fierce samurai on horseback. On one side, he holds a war fan. On the other side, the samurai looks back over his shoulder as his horse splashes through water. The gold maki-e technique makes the inro sparkle. The interior compartments are treated with a fine, dense nashiji. Signed Iizuka ToyoAge: Edo Period (19th century)Dimensions: 3 1/2″ high x 2 1/4″ wide
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