Rare Japanese Eggplant Inro with Mt. Fuji and Hawk
A rare Japanese three case lacquer Inro, Edo period, 19th century, signed Kajikawa, extremely fine gold lacquer three-case in the rare form of an eggplant, a hawk on one side and mount Fuji on the reverse, all in various shades of gold and silver lacquer…
Jitokusai Gyokuzan's 19th Century Lacquer Inro
19th century Japanese lacquer Inro by Jitokusai Gyokuzan. Height 8 cm
Japanese Urushi Lacquer Inro with Figural Ivory Netsuke
A stunning Japanese black urushi lacquer ware inro with gold nashiji flake interior, agate ojime and carved figural ivory netsuke, by Mei Otoyuki, Edo period, 19th century. Beautifully adorned with scene of Kazusue Kajiwara the warrior who fought in the…
Gold-lacquered inro with butterfly and chrysanthemum design
A four-case lacquer inro, by Togyoku, Meiji period, late 19th century, decorated in gold 'hiramaki-e' with butterflies in flight above flowering chrysanthemum and bound grasses, on a 'roiro-nuri' ground with 'hirame', signed 'Togyoku'; with an ivory…
Edo Lacquer Inro with Bird of Paradise Motif
A fine lacquer four-case Inro, Edo period, early 19th century, by Hasegawa Shigeyoshi I or II, bearing a kinji ground and decorated with the rare motif of a long tailed bird of paradise on cherry blossom in takamakie and hiramakie, the reverse sparsely…
Kajikawa's Rooster and Snake Inro Set with Ivory Netsuke
A five-case roiro-nuri ground inro, by Kajikawa, Meiji period, late 19th century, decorated in gold, silver and 'iro-e hiramaki-e' and 'kirigane' with a rooster perched on a blossoming tree gazing down at a snake coiled around a lower branch, signed…
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Hawk and Blossom Design
A fine five case Japanese lacquer Inro, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, signed Shosai/ Shouei, of typical form and on kinji ground, a five case silver and black hiramakie and takamakie inro depicting an imposing hawk on a prunus, amongst spring…
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Geese and Sparrow Netsuke
A four case Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period, 19th century, signed Yamada Yoshioki, of classic form, the roiro ground shading to nashiji, main decoration of two geese in silver and gold takamakie with kirikane highlights to their feet and similar theme…
Gold Inro with Six Interior Drawers
Japanese lacquered square Inro, 19th century, decorated in gold tiramaki-e with leaves and a flower cart beside a brushwood fence accented with inlaid shell, sliding open to reveal a set of six interior drawers with metal pulls embellished in nashiji,…
Edo Lacquer Inro with Flying Cranes
A fine lacquer four-case Inro, Edo period, early 19th century, signed Jitokusai Gyokuzan, bearing a rich kinji ground and lacquered with three hiramakie and takamakie cranes in flight and two cranes on the reverse. The details in gold, silver, black, red…
Meiji Period Inro with Immortal and Dog of Fo Decoration
Fine Japanese Meiji period Inro, in five sections, in lacquer, beautifully decorated with two immortal to one side and immortal and dog of fo to other, in tones of gilt, 10 cm x 8.5 cm
Negoro Lacquer Inro with Tiger and Bamboo Decoration
A late 19th century Negoro lacquer three case Inro unsigned, late Edo/Meiji period, with tiger and bamboo in gold and silver, ivory netsuke and ojime, 8 cm high
Japanese Cinnabar Scholar Inro with Pine Tree Design
Fine Japanese cinnabar Inro, in five graduated sections, depicting scholars seated under and pine tree, 8 cm x 7 cm
Gilt Boat Inro with Wooden Netsuke, Meiji Period
A Japanese lacquer five case inro decorated with gilt boats by a lakeside and a gilt wooden inlaid netsuke, Meiji period
Jokasai Signed Scalloped Inro with Chrysanthemums
A Japanese lacquer Inro, signed Jokasai (1811-1879), a fine four case scalloped inro on black ground and featuring stylised chrysanthemums in hiramakie, the netsuke in stag horn, the inro 7 cm x 6 cm. Provenance: A private collection of Inro and Japanese…
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Temple Complex Decoration
A Japanese gold lacquer four case inro, Meiji period, 19th century, decorated with a temple complex with netsuke and ojime. 7.8 cm long. Provenance: Collection of Dr. Henry Cyril Adams
Embossed Lacquer Inro with Ivory Netsuke
Japanese lacquer five case Inro and ivory netsuke. Embossed gilt and shell external decorations of basket of flowers to one side; screen and fan to the other. Nashiji interior. Sage and toad form netsuke, attached by cord, with three ojime. Length 9 cm…
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Coral Ojime, Meiji Period
A fine Japanese gold lacquer six case inro, Meiji period (1868-1912), coral ojime, 9 cm high, 5 cm wide
17th Century Japanese Inro with Immortal and Dog of Fo
Fine Japanese 17th century Inro, in five sections, in lacquer, beautifully decorated with two immortal to one side and immortal and dog of fo to other, in tones of gilt, 10 x 8.5 cm, purchased: Christies
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Carved Ivory Netsuke
Japanese lacquer four case inro and ivory netsuke. Carved jade and mother of pearl decoration to both sides (significant loss to one side). Nashiji interiors; gilt exterior. Netsuke carved with man and woman, and script - attached by purple cord. Length…
Meiji Period Rosewood Inro: Carved Mice with Mother of Pearl
Antique Japanese Inro, Meiji period had carved rosewood inro with intricate carving depicting mice to both sides with mother of pearl inlayed signature to base and carved mouse ojime and netsuke height 8.3 cm
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Inro with Horses and Pines
A Japanese lacquer Inro, early 19th century, an early and fine five case inro, of slender form depicting a theme of horses and pines rendered in hiramakie, takamakie and kirikane, with fine ensuite hexagonal hako netsuke, the inro 9.5 cm x 3.5 cm.…
Edo Lacquer Inro with Akikusa and Praying Mantis
A Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period (1603-1867), on a black Ro-iro ground, with details in gold hiramakie, depicting a classic Akikusa (Autumnal grasses & flowers) theme and praying Mantis as the moon rises above the horizon (verso). Accompanying netsuke…
Embossed Japanese Lacquer Inro with Landscape Scenes
Japanese lacquer four case Inro in box. Embossed river, temple and mountain landscape scenes to each side. Nashiji interiors. Presentation lacquer box with several losses to edges. Length 9 cm (inro)
Japanese Inro and Ivory Netsuke, Meiji Period
A Japanese lacquer three case inro and an marine ivory netsuke of a seated ox, Meiji period
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Coral Ojime and Netsuke
A fine quality Japanese gold lacquer four case inro, Meiji Period, with coral ojime and a guri lacquer netsuke. 9 cm high, 6.5 cm wide
Edo Period Japanese Lacquer Inro with Horse and Pine Design
A Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period (1603-1867), 19th century, tapered form and with four cases, a quality inro decorated with hiramakie and takamakie horses and pines on a kinji ground with sparse nashiji, the netsuke in staghorn, the inro 8.5 cm x 6 cm.…
Edo Period Japanese Red Lacquer Scholar Inro
A Japanese carved red lacquer Inro, Edo period (1603-1867), a fine inro carved in low and sunken relief with a gathering of scholars in a landscape framed by mountains and streams and bridge (verso), the ground in a diamond pattern, fitted with a carved…
Gilded Japanese Ivory Inro with Bronze Netsuke
An exquisite 19th century Japanese ivory inro of four compartments decorated with gilded landscape attached to an inlaid ivory ojime and a bronze and ivory netsuke
Meiji Inro with Kirin and Pea Pod Netsuke
A Japanese cinnabar lacquer inro decorated with kirin and chrysanthemum and a wooden pea pod netsuke, Meiji period
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Japanese Inro & Netsuke: Edo Period Masterpieces
Two Japanese inro & netsuke, [2], 1] Edo Biwa zu Makie Inro and signed Netsuke, Edo period, c. 1750-1850, Biwa zu (four-stringed Japanese lute) and reverse with mother of pearl inlay on a background, Technique: Kuro Urushinuri Raden Morimakie, Netsuke:…
Lacquer Inro with Bird and Lotus Netsuke
A Japanese lacquer five case inro decorated with birds over waves and an ivory lotus leaf netsuke, Meiji period
Japanese Meiji Period Gold Lacquer Inro
A Japanese gold lacquer four case inro, Meiji period, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: NSW Private Collection
Meiji Period Inro with Horse Inlay
Gold and black lacquer four-case Inro, Meiji period, 19th century, by Torigoe, of wide form the nashiji ground lacquered and inlaid with five horses, the interior of nashiji, signed, with ojime and boxwood netsuke depicting a man with his fundoshi caught…
Japanese Ivory Horse Inro
Japanese ivory three section inro. Carved horse to each side, with three ivory beads attached. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Height 5 cm
Japanese Ivory Inro with Bijin and Flora/Bird Engravings
Antique Japanese carved ivory Inro, three sectional with engraved Bijin and flower and bird to the other side, both signed and with red seal marks
Edo Lacquer Inros with Netsuke and Polychrome Relief
Two Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period (1603-1867), the first a four case inro depicting a boy flying a kite in a form of a cat and a large brown bag with a small mouse and the reverse with a man who has caught a giant Tai (Snapper) fish, all in polychrome…
Japanese Lacquer Inro Collection
Three Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period (1603-1867) and Meiji period (1868-1912), the first a four case inro on a black ground with gold and polychrome makie Karako playing, with a chrysanthemum theme bone netsuke, the second a three case inro of stylised…
Dragonfly Inro with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Black lacquer two-case Inro, Meiji period, decorated with two dragonflies with mother-of pearl inlaid wings, the interior of nashiji and red lacquer, with ojime and tsuishu lacquer netsuke, height 7.4 cm width 8.5 cm
Meiji Inro Ensemble: Mountain Landscape with Rat Netsuke
A large Meiji four case Inro ensemble, decorated with fundame, nashiji and takamaki-e mountain landscape with lake scene. Curled rat netsuke and agate ojime. 11 cm x 7.2 cm
Japanese Inro Set with Netsuke and Ojimi
An old Japanese lacquer three section inro, palm nut netsuke and bone ojimi, the inro decorated with landscapes and buildings, the netsuke with a tengu mask, the ojimi with simple piercings. Inro height 7.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Japanese Inro with Marine Inlays and Netsuke
A Japanese gold lacquer and mother of pearl four case inro, Meiji period (1868-1912), inlaid with fish and sea creatures; together with a wooden netsuke. 7.5 cm length. Provenance: Collection of Dr. Henry Cyril Adams
Gilt Lacquer Inro with Ivory Elephant Netsuke
Japanese four section lacquer Inro and netsuke. Gilt ptd bamboo decoration; attached ivory elephant form netsuke; coral ojime
Edo period Japanese lacquer dragon inro with cloisonne ojime
A Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period (1603-1867), 19th century, early four case inro with dragon design in gold hiramakie and red kirikane highlights, cloisonne enamel ojime and attractive rootwood netsuke, the inro 9.5 cm x 5 cm. Provenance: A private…
Kyuzan Lacquer Inro with Scattered Family Symbols
A Japanese lacquer Inro, signed Kyuzan, Meiji period (1868-1912), a gold / bronze lacquered four-case inro, details in gold hiramakie of Karakusa (scrolling grasses) and Chirashi-Zu Kamon (Scattered family symbols). With accompanying staghorn netsuke, the…
Japanese Ebisu Inro with Fish Netsuke
A Japanese carved wood Inro, in the form of Ebisu, the god of fishermen and luck, holding a fish on his shoulder, his foot on a basket, the netsuke carved as a fish, height 7.5 cm
Japanese Lacquer Inro Set, 19th Century
Three Japanese lacquer five-case inro, 19th century and later the largest 8 cm high
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Japanese Brass Inro with Dragon Emblem and Family Crest
Two Japanese brass Inro, [2], 1] Inro with dragon emblem on top (Ryu zu Kinko) & a wood netsuke, Meiji period 1868-1912, Technique: Kebori Suemon, netsuke: round wood netsuke with painted Usagi zu (rabbit), Ojime: cast metal, 2] a four case brass Inro…
Japanese Meiji Era Gold Lacquer Inro and Netsuke
A Japanese gold lacquer inro and netsuke, Meiji period (1868-1912), inro cases: 9 cm long, netsuke: 3.8 cm high
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Dragonfly and Farmer
A Japanese five section lacquer inro, plain gold exterior with top and base finished maki-e, the interior with conforming maki-e, the front with relief dragonfly and a peasant farmer. Height 8 cm
Meiji period Japanese Inro with Peonies and Shishi Design
A Japanese Inro, Meiji period (1868-1912), a four case inro on a brown ground decorated with peonies in mother of pearl, and hiramakie and takamakie, the reverse featuring a Shishi (foo dog) ready to leap, also decorated in fine takamakie (high relief)…
Japanese Kurogaki Inro and Horn Netsuke Set
A Japanese Kurogaki Inro and horn netsuke, late Edo period, early 19th century, miniature or boy's day two case inro in ebony featuring Shishi (Foo dogs) and peony in Tsuishi carved lacquer with ensuite netsuke in horn of a man holding a pot. The inro 6.5…
Pair of Meiji Gold-Lacquer Inro with Netsuke
Two Japanese gold-lacquer inro, Meiji period comprising a six-case inro with an attached netsuke and a five-case inro the largest 9 cm high
Gold lacquer Inro with landscape and boxwood netsuke
Japanese gold lacquer four case Inro possibly by Takano Shozan (1889-1976), early 20th century decorated with a landscape in gold takamakie, the interior of nashiji, signed - Shozan-saku', with boxwood netsuke of a fruit and metal bead ojime (2)
Negoro Crane Inro and Hannya Mask Netsuke, c1840
A Negoro style two case Inro and netsuke, c1840, two cranes in a landscape with stylised trees. Plain wood ojimi. Carved wood Hannya mask netsuke, height 6.5 cm
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Shishi Decoration
A Japanese lacquer inro, of five sections decorated to either side with shishi on a gold ground, signed under the base; fitted with a small bronze shishi as a netsuke and with a ceramic ojimi bead. Height 9.5 cm
Dragon Boxwood Inro with Netsuke & Bead Attachment
Japanese boxwood inro. Signed, with netsuke & bead attachment. Dragon decoration. Height 6 cm. (inro)
Meiji Period Lacquer Inro with Horse and Woman
A Japanese lacquer Inro, Meiji period (1868-1912), a four case inro on a gold ground depicting an old woman pouring a horse out of a gourd with foliage and mountain scene on reverse in hiramakie relief. The netsuke in staghorn of a stylised chrysanthemum,…
Japanese Lacquer Inro, Edo Period (18th Century)
Two Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period (1603-1867), 18th century, the first an early three case inro of a Buddhist holy man atop a packhorse in low relief lacquer and a deer horn Ryusa style netsuke, the second a four case inro based on a Tsukushi…
Red Lacquer Inro with Eagle Decoration and Netsuke
Japanese red lacquer inro with perching eagle decoration, agate ojime, and carved boxwood netsuke of two eggplants
Japanese Gilded Inro with Handwritten Label
An old Japanese five-section black lacquered and gilded inro, the red lacquered and gilt speckled interior with old hand-written label to the lid. Length 8.5 cm
Japanese Lacquer Inros with Netsukes and Stag Horn Netsuke
Two Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period (1603-1867), the first a striking four case design of Sanskrit characters in red and black lacquer with accompanying netsuke of a mokugyo (temple bell), the second a four case inro on a dark ground and polychrome…
Edo Period Inro with River Scene and Abalone Inlay
A Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period (1603-1867), 19th century, a three case inro on a black background, abalone shell inlay and gold hiramakie of a river scene and two boats docked on shore, accompanying lacquer hako netsuke, the inro 8 cm x 6 cm.…
Meiji Lacquer Inro with Chinese Subject and Netsuke
Meiji period Japanese three-case lacquer inro 'Chinese Subject' double-faced ojime, silk cord, netsuke: boxwood manju
Japanese Horse Inro Set
Japanese red lacquer inro decorated with horses, jade ojime and mask form boxwood netsuke, Purchased Nagoya, Japan c.1960
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Ivory Ojima and Netsuke
Edo period Japanese gold lacquer inro with boxwood netsuke of a lakeside dwelling, the ojima finely carved ivory, c.1800
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Sage Scene & Stag Antler Netsuke
Antique Japanese carved black lacquer childs Inro with Chinese sages, agate ojime, stag antler Ryusa Netsuke, Asakusa school
Meiji Inro with Gilt Carp & Unusual Netsuke
Japanese two case Inro. Meiji period lacquer inro with gilt carp swimming in a turbulent river. Agate ojime & unusual inro form netsuke. Lacquer & gilt worn, small losses, 6.5 x 7 cm & height 5.5 cm (netsuke)
Meiji Quail Inro Set
Meiji period. Japanese four-case laquer inro 'Quails' glass bead ojime, silk cord, netsuke: 'Quail Chicks', inlayed eyes
Lacquered Inro Ensemble: Takamaki-e Gold Landscape and Fish Netsuke
A single case lacquered Inro ensemble, decorated with Takamaki-e and Nashiji gold landscape and lake scene. Agate Ojimi and bone fish netsuke.
Japanese Gilt Owl and Raven Inro
Vintage Japanese lacquer three section inro, applied gilt decoration of an owl resting on a branch to front, and raven decoration verso. Height 7 cm
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Carved Figures and Gilt Highlights
Vintage Japanese lacquer five section inro, lacquer with carved decoration of figures to front and reverse, gilt damascene highlights, to black lacquer five section inro. Nashiji gilt decoration to interior of each section. Attached carved red lacquer…
Meiji Landscape Inro
A Japanese Meiji period black lacquered Inro decorated with landscape, 10 x 4.5 cm
Japanese Netsuke, Amulets, Seal, and Inro Collection
Group of bone and ivory netsuke (3), amulets (4), seal and inro. 3-6 cm (9 items)
Japanese Lacquer Inros from Meiji Period
Two Japanese lacquer Inro, Meiji period (1868-1912), the first a four case inro depicting Manchurian cranes in hiramakie and takamakie on a gold ground flying across a fast flowing river, with a bone netsuke of a stylised chrysanthemum, the second a three…
Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro with Boat Scene
Fine Japanese four-case lacquer inro, Meiji period (1868-1912), lenticular with attached himotoshi, the black lacquer ground decorated in gold, silver, black and red hiramaki-e and takamaki-e, with people on a boat crossing the sea with mountains in the…
Japanese Green Cloisonne Inro with Carved Boxwood Netsuke
Good Japanese green cloisonne five section inro the cloisonne with all over flowers and leaves design and carved signed boxwood Noh netsuke inro measures 7.8 x 5.8 cm and netsuke 4.9 cm
Zodiac Inro with Ivory Carvings
A five section ivory Inro, featuring carved zodiac symbols with plain ivory bead ojime, length 90 mm
Meiji Inro with Shibayama Inlay and Mushroom Netsuke
A fine Meiji Japanese Inro with shibayama inlaid decoration. Original Satsuma ojime bead and original boxwood mushroom netsuke. 9 cm.
Erotic Bone Inro with Wooden Bat Netsuke, Signed
Japanese bone inro with erotic scene and a wooden bat netsuke, signed
Japanese Lacquer Inro, Edo Period
Two Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period (1603-1867), the first, an early three case inro on a dark ground of a tiger crouching on the ground in a bamboo forest with accompanying wood netsuke, the second a four case inro on a Kinji ground showing a classic…
Ivory Inro with Carving and Deer Netsuke
Fine quality ivory Inro with carving and signed with deer netsuke
Red Lacquer Inro with Pagoda Decoration and Ivory Accents
Japanese red lacquer inro, 19th century pagoda decoration, carved ivory ojime, turned wood & ivory netsuke,
Japanese Ivory Inro and Netsuke with Reclining Ox
Japanese carved ivory Inro and netsuke, the inro carved with flowering pot and large flowers, height 9.5 cm, suspended from a netsuke carved in the form of a reclining ox, signed, length 6 cm
Chinese Ivory Inro with Landscape and Pavilion Scenes
A Chinese four case ivory Inro. Lightly carved and inked shaped panels to both faces with figures in landscape and pavilion settings, with a black cord and ivory bead. Length 7.5 cm. Width 4.5 cm
Three-Section Carved Inro with Netsuke
A quality carved inro of three sections with attached netsuke
Vintage Bone Inro with Tagua Nut Netsuke
A vintage bone Inro with Tagua nut netsuke, a four section inro inlaid with green speckled ducks swimming within lightly engraved and inked lotus pads, with a tagua nut netsuke featuring conjoined fish, signed, length 8 cm, width 6 cm
Signed Ivory Inro with Etched Scene - Antique
Antique carved ivory signed inro, with etched scene, height 4.5 cm approx
Japanese Inro and Netsuke Collection
Two Japanese inro and two netsuke, Meiji to Taisho period, the boxwood inro incised Kougyoku to the base. Various height from 4.5 cm to 9.8 cm (4). Provenance: NSW Private Collection
Floral Inro with Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th century wood and lacquer Inro floral design in lacquer and also inlaid mother of pearl. Unsigned. 8 cm high
Japanese Lacquered Inro with Ivory Ojime and Bronze Gourd
A Japanese lacquered Inro with carved ivory Ojime & bronze gourd medicine bottle, Edo period. Inro 11 x 7.5 cm
Japanese Gilt Metal Inro with Filigree and Enamelling
A small Japanese three section gilt metal inro, overlaid with filigree wire designs and partial cloisonne enamelling. Height 3.7 cm
Ivory Inro with Figural Scenes and Poems, Signed 1918
A four section ivory Inro, featuring figural scenes and poems, signed Yoshikawa C 1918
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