Japanese
A Rare Japanese Gold Lacquer 'Heavenly Deity' Four Case Inro, 19th Century
lacquer and ivory
3 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 0 3/4 in, 8.3 x 5.7 x 1.9 cm
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 CAD
Sold for: $2,500
Preview at: Heffel Vancouver
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Vancouver Island
One side with a heavenly maiden descending from the sky on a cloud platform, her face made of painted ivory, while holding a set of bow and arrows in her arms, the reverse with a noble with ivory face in the act of bowing, an oil lamp to his right. Base with illegible signature. Hardstone ojime.
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