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Kajikawa, Signed Six Case Inro. Maki-e and Nashiji, 18/19th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:800.00 EUR Estimated At:1,280.00 - 1,600.00 EUR
Kajikawa, Signed Six Case Inro. Maki-e and Nashiji, 18/19th C.
Takamaki-e and hiramaki-e
Japan, Edo period 18th/19th century
Base (chi) with artist’s signature ‘Kajikawa’
Representation of a lush landscape
Dimensions: 8.5 x 5 x 1.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Cologne
A finely crafted inro with exquisite floral lacquer work

This six case inro was crafted by an artist from the Kajikawa family, known for their netsuke and inro lacquer work in the 19th century. It is elaborately decorated in takamaki-e and hiramaki-e on a gold nashiji ground with a nashiji interior. The sides show a landscape scenery with a carriage, adorned with chrysanthemums, standing under a maple tree. A flowing silk curtain, bearing phoenix medallions as symbols of the imperial household, is draped around the flora. The scenery might be an autumnal court trip and is reminiscent of a scene from the ‘Genji Monogatari’.The base (chi) bears the artist’s signature. The plain ojime is made from wood.



The inro is in good condition with light signs of wear. There are some color abrasions as well as tiny lacquer chips to the interior. The inro measures 8.5 cm in height, 5 cm in width and 1.5 cm in depth.



Inro

An inro is a Japanese seal or medicine case, which belongs to the so-called sagemono (containers hanging from the obi). An inro is usually composed of a stack of tiny, nested compartments that can be sealed and held together by a cord. It can be made of wood, horn, ivory or ceramic. Originally the containers were used to store messages. Later they carried coins, personal seals or medicine. Inros were mainly used by men since their gowns often had no sleeve pockets. The little containers were therefore suspended from the belt (obi) and secured to a netsuke.
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