Magnificent, 5-case inro with detailed, sailing vessels, wood ojime. Made in Japan, signed on bottom as shown. Condition: slight damage to the lacquer in places. Dimensions: inro itself measures 3.5″ high. (A3576-jl)
price: $12,400
Category: Japanese Arts
Japanese Arts
Japanese Silver Filigree & Enamel Bowl
Gorgeous enamel painted over openwork silver, fitted glass liner. Made in Japan, signed on bottom with the retailer’s mark: G.T. Marsh & Company. Very good condition, 7″ diameter. (2079-js)
price: $22,000
Japanese Metal Tsuba, Burrowing Dragon
Sublime design features gilt-accented dragon virtually “crawling” through the tsuba, visible on both sides. Made in Japan, unmarked. Very good condition. Dimensions: 2 7/8″ height. (2601-ts)
Price: $3,175
Japanese Mixed Metal Tsuba, Village/Meiji by Goshu Hikone
Amazing tsuba with gilt-highlighted, figural scenes crammed with minute detail. Made in Japan (1868 to 1912), signed on both sides by Goshu Hikone. Condition: wear commensurate with age. Dimensions: 3” height.
price: $1650
Japanese Mixed Metal Tsuba, Shishi
Scampering dog amidst flower blossoms with leaves. Rockery with pine cones on reverse. Gilt and silver highlighting. Made in Japan, unmarked. Very good condition. Dimensions: 2.75″ wide by 3″ high. (2573-ts)
Price: $1100