Inro with red lacquerware with patterns carved in relief and lacquered wood netsuke of a Hannya mask – Japan – Early 20th century

Description

This Inro is design of plover on waves

The red lacquerware with patterns carved in relief means a craft technique of applying many coats of red lacquer to an object and then carving scenes of nature or people into the lacquer.

The netsuke has 5 compartments

Craft man’s lacquered wooden netsuke is very beautiful

Inro
Size = 81×50mm
Weight = 39ｇ

Netsuke
Size = 45×33mm
Weight = 17ｇ

There are some chips as you can see pictures.

Inro with red lacquerware with patterns carved in relief and lacquered wood netsuke of a Hannya mask – Japan – Early 20th century

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