Lot 778 D α

A five-case inro. 19th century

Displaying a large bear leaning onto a rock, a flower bush with buds and a small bear on the reverse, all in takamakie and black lacquer on shiny kinji and details in red lacquer and kirikane. Signed Yoyusai with kao. Nashiji to the inside. The top compartment does not open. A coral-red ojime and stag antler netsuke of a recumbent ox.
Height 8.7 cm; width 4.9 cm