Lot 523 D‡α

A two-case miniature inro

Signed on the inside of lid: Gyokuzan
Maritime ivory, with rounded edges and slightly raised himotôshi. A chaire, tonnkotsu, bow and rounded vessel (possibly a chatsubo) with tie and netsuke in coloured takamakie with an abundance of gold, grey and red. The reverse with vessels, difficult to identify. A gilt ojime in the shape of a vase with kiku blossoms. Netsuke of walrus tooth in the shape of a large bamboo sprout being hugged by a boy, possibly Môsô. Signed on an oval reserve: Gyokuzan.
Height 6 cm