TWO JAPANESE WOOD AND LACQUER INRO, 19TH CENTURY |

comprising: a round two-case gold lacquer togidashi inro with the design of bamboo leaves drawn in the suiboku manner, signed Hogen Aishin ga ('painted by Aishin'), the bottom section signed Gyonen Rokuju go Kobayashi Yasutaka (‘by Kobayashi Yasutaka at the age 65’); and a carved wood three-case inro simulating a leather pouch, with a wood 'lotus and snail' netsuke, signed Hirosuke with a lacquer ojime. 2 pieces.

The round togidashi inro is in good condition with only very minor wear to the exterior and interior from use, including a tiny chip to the rounded top section; the Rockefeller inventory number (11-525) is painted in red at the interior. The leather-pouch-form inro is in generally good condition with only minor expected wear (including tiny chips to the exterior, light abrasion to the interiors and rims, and a fine age crack to the cover); the Rockefeller inventory number (11-492) is painted in red at the interior.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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