Lot 711
  • 711

A two-case Ink-cake inro attributed to Ogawa haritsu, known as Ritsuo, 18th century

Estimate
3,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • 6.7cm., 2 5/8 in.
bearing a simulated crackled and distressed ishime ground, carved in relief on one side with Hotei leaning against his treasure sack and on the other with a four line Kanbun inscription teaching how to attain enlightenment according to the Buddhist doctrine, inscribed Ritsuo sei with seal Kan; with silver bead ojime signed bimei