{"product_id":"antique-late-edo-maki-e-inro-with-manju-netsuke-and-ojime-bosa75","title":"Antique Late Edo Maki-e Inro with Manju Netsuke and Ojime – BOSa75","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Market Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1655\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1655\"\u003eAntique Late Edo Maki-e Inro with Manju Netsuke and Ojime – BOSa75\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1727\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis is an antique Japanese lacquer inro set dating from the late Edo period, probably around the mid-19th century to the Bakumatsu period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"1868\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe inro is richly decorated with elaborate floral motifs in various metallic tones, including silver-gray, red, gold, and dark lacquer. The decoration appears to combine several traditional maki-e techniques, including hiramaki-e (flat sprinkled lacquer decoration), togidashi maki-e (polished maki-e), and colored maki-e, together with fine metallic flakes and small foil-like details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2469\" data-start=\"2257\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eLarge peony-like flowers and surrounding foliage cover much of the surface, creating a dense and highly decorative composition. The metallic powders produce different tones and reflections depending on the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2691\" data-start=\"2471\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA particularly interesting feature is the interior. The inside of the inro is lined with a reddish-brown textile-like material decorated with woven plant or floral motifs, giving the interior an unusually refined finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2902\" data-start=\"2693\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe set is accompanied by a round \u003cstrong data-end=\"2744\" data-start=\"2727\"\u003emanju netsuke\u003c\/strong\u003e made of carved lacquer. The netsuke is decorated in vivid reddish-orange, black, green, and dark brown tones with densely carved floral and scrolling motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3079\" data-start=\"2904\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe ojime bead appears to be made of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2979\" data-start=\"2941\"\u003egoldstone glass (aventurine glass)\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying numerous fine copper-colored sparkling particles throughout the brown translucent body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3148\" data-start=\"3081\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe black braided cord connects the inro, ojime, and manju netsuke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3381\" data-start=\"3150\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBased on the style, lacquer decoration, and overall construction, this set is considered to date from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3320\" data-start=\"3256\"\u003elate Edo period, around the mid-19th century \/ Bakumatsu era\u003c\/strong\u003e, although an early Meiji date cannot be completely excluded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3391\" data-start=\"3383\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3391\" data-start=\"3383\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3419\" data-start=\"3393\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eInro:\u003cbr data-end=\"3401\" data-start=\"3398\"\u003e9.5 × 6.8 × 3.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3450\" data-start=\"3421\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eManju Netsuke:\u003cbr data-end=\"3438\" data-start=\"3435\"\u003e5.7 × 1.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3473\" data-start=\"3452\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTotal Weight:\u003cbr data-end=\"3468\" data-start=\"3465\"\u003e100 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3635\" data-start=\"3475\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe item is in antique condition and shows natural signs of age and use, including surface scratches, rubbing, minor wear to the lacquer, and age-related marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3697\" data-start=\"3637\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePlease check the photos carefully for details and condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- End: AuctivaCounter --\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.aucCounter a { text-decoration:none; }.aucCounter span:hover { text-decoration:underline; }.aucHiddenCounter { display:none; }.aucCounterOrangeText { color:#FB6D05; font-family:Arial; Font-size:13px; Font-weight:bold; }.aucCounterBlueText { color:#0068ac; Font-family:Arial; Font-size:11px; }\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71402476896509,"sku":"BOSa75","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_e4ee77e3-9fc4-4484-a83a-1227a7792e22.jpg?v=1790579492","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/products\/antique-late-edo-maki-e-inro-with-manju-netsuke-and-ojime-bosa75","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}