Japanese four-case lacquer inro, decorated in gold and polychrome takamaki-e with Qin Gao (Kinko) riding a carp amid cresting waves, the details heightened with shell inlay on a nashiji ground. Interior with insciptions including a reference to Qin Gao and additional characters. Fitted with a pierced silver ojime bead, testing as silver, and a bird-form signed netsuke.  The inro is also hand signed in three different places (once outside and twice inside).

Dimensions: Inro is 2.5" x 2"  Silver ojime bead is 1/4" Carved bird topped netsuke is 2" x 1.25" x 1"

This lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $35.00. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts usually given on combined lot shipping.

Good Antique condition.  The purple cord attaching the inro, bead, and netsuke is split and will need to be repaired and re-strung.