A SINGLE-CASE LACQUER INRO WITH CROWS AND THE MOON

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A SINGLE-CASE LACQUER INRO WITH CROWS AND THE MOON Unsigned Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Of distorted moon-shape, the case bears a silver-lacquered ground, delicately decorated in gold and black takamaki-e. One side depicts two crows perched upon the gnarled branch of a pine tree, while the reverse shows another crow in flight above a luxuriant branch. The artist masterfully contrasts the crows’ velvety black plumage - seamlessly merging with the darkness of night - against the luminous golden bark, which shimmers as though reflecting moonlight. On the side with the flying crow, the reflection is echoed below in the form of a half-moon rendered in gold nashiji lacquer. The interior is finished in rich nashiji with gold fundame rims and fitted with a removable inner case. With an oval turquoise-glass ojime. HEIGHT 6.1 cm, LENGTH 7.6 cm

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