Lot 497 , A 19th century Japanese gilt burnished lacquer Meiji period four case inro, with rabbit and bear central cartouches to both sides, sign

A 19th century Japanese gilt burnished lacquer Meiji period four case inro, with rabbit and bear central cartouches to both sides, signed, lacking string and lacquer rubbed
Estimate £100-150

The burnished gilt is worn in places all over, possibly from usage. There is a small chip to the lacquer at one side at the bottom of the top section. The surface of the entire inro has small marks and scratches all over.


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Sold for £340