Published: Allen, George (1899) Specimens of Japanese Art from the Collection of Michael Tomkinson, p. 126, no. 311.
The three-case inro is carved from ivory and densely embellished on both sides with neatly incised inlays of coral, horn, stained ivory, malachite and mother-of-pearl in high relief, the scene depicting two Shishi amongst rockwork and peonies. Attached plain, smoothly polished ivory ojime.
HEIGHT 9.4 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Not a single inlay is missing! Provenance: Ex. Michael Tomkinson collection, with old label to base.