Project Description
Early 3-case lacquer inro with dragon
With a sunken panel each side, a repoussé silver dragon appearing with its fore parts on one side and tail on the other, with swirling cloud typical of the period. The ground was probably roiro originally, now faded to tan
Engraved signature: Kizan/Kimitsu? Circa 1670
Height: 7.1 cm
Minor accidents and spots of old restoration
Provenance:
Soame Jenyns collection
MR2699
