Antique Japanese Lacquer Inro with Samurai by Iizuka Toyo

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