A long rectangular four-case inrô, by Kajikawa Bunryûsai. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 706 Dα

A long rectangular four-case inrô, by Kajikawa Bunryûsai. Early 19th century

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 18:00 - Netsuke and Sagemono
Estimate: 600 € - 900 €
Result: 3.348 € (incl. premium)

A long rectangular four-case inrô, by Kajikawa Bunryûsai. Early 19th century

To one side in takamaki-e and red lacquer an ascending dragon with red flames emanating from his joints, and on the other side five characters in cursive script with two seals, all on a roiro ground. Fundame to the inside. With an oval coral ojime and an ivory netsuke of a dragon in waves. Signed Kajikawa Bunryûsai in maki-e with a kaô in red lacquer.
Height 10.9 cm

Provenance

Collection Sanford
Christie's, Paris, 10.6.2009, lot 18