Project Description
Three-case Red Lacquer Inro with a Bear
The bear looking around the trunk of a flowering plum tree. The ground is of red lacquer intentionally rubbed down to the black lacquer beneath to produce a cloud effect. Some wear
Unsigned. Circa 1800
6.6 cm
Pierced silver ojime with flowers
Provenance:
Harriet Szechenyi collection, sold in her sale at Bonhams London, 8th November 2011, lot 273
Jonathan Shannon and Raymond Ross
MR4065
