$1,708
the first a three-case example with gold takamaki-e decoration of three cranes, signed, the second a four-case inro with incised gilt decoration of a figure riding a dragon and another on a horse, the rims of the cases having lacquered floral decoration, with five character mark on underside, having an ivory netsuke of a man on the back of a dragon. Height of tallest 2 3/4 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2011-10-05