KUNIHIRO: A RARE SILVER-INLAID WOOD NETSUKE OF A TABAKO-IRE (TOBACCO POUCH)

拍品描述

KUNIHIRO: A RARE SILVER-INLAID WOOD NETSUKE OF A TABAKO-IRE (TOBACCO POUCH) By Kunihiro, signed Kunihiro 國廣 Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved in the form of a tabako-ire (tobacco pouch), of gently rounded rectangular form with a simulated hinged flap secured by a small silver kanamono clasp. The surface is worked throughout with a deeply textured grain, skillfully imitating the natural appearance of leather and lending the compact object a strikingly realistic quality. The reverse with two himotoshi and signed within an oval reserve KUNIHIRO. LENGTH 4.7 cm

图片