A BLACK LACQUERED AND SILVER INLAID KISERUZUTSU WITH FUGEN BOSATSUUnsigned, black lacquered wood kiseruzutsu with silver inlayJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The black lacquered wood pipecase (kiseruzutsu) is decorated with Fugen Bosatsu reading from a scroll and seated on an elephant, inlaid in silver with gilt details, below two incised butterflies. Cord attachment through the loop, inlaid in bronze, around the rim of the lower section. Fugen Bosatsu is derived from the bodhisattva Samantabhadra, who is associated with practice and meditation.HEIGHT 20 CMCondition: Good condition, minor wear and discoloration around the inlayProvenance: European private collection