This is an inlaid and gold-lacquer four-case Inro from the Meiji era. It features a kinji ground decorated with various lacquer techniques and Shibayama style, depicting Kosekiko and Choryo with a dragon. The piece is signed on the base in gold lacquer by Shokasai and Shibayama.
Offered by Supein Nihonto









Shokasai
Edo
Signed
This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and largely disavows today. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.
14-day return if items arrive damaged or in unexpected condition; customer bears return shipping + insurance; items returned in original condition with all accessories; antique armour non-returnable; only regular priced items refundable; shipping costs non-refundable.
$3,922