127 - JAPAN, MEIJI period (1868–1912) – 20th century

JAPAN, MEIJI period (1868–1912) – 20th century - A three-compartment inro made of black lacquer with taka maki-e decoration and mother-of-pearl; a pagoda appears to emerge from one of the compartments. Interior in aventurine lacquer. Signed KAJIKAWA KAKIHAN H. 8.3 cm. Some chips and missing pieces, especially in the mother-of-pearl. Ojime in olive-shaped aventurine lacquer. - Single-compartment inro in black lacquer with hira maki-e decoration in gold lacquer depicting bell-shaped flowers and leaves H. 5.8 cm. Wear, impact marks, and chips, particularly on the himotoshi. Manju made from a piece of amber with an ojime imitating faded turquoise. - A black lacquer manju decorated with takamaki-e in red, brown, gray, and gold lacquer on a black aventurine background depicting everyday objects. Interior in black lacquer and powdered gold. Diameter 4 cm. Some wear. - A black enameled metal manju with gold lacquer appliqués of gourd-shaped fruits and leaves. Diameter 3.4 cm. Missing motifs and signature cartouches; corrosion. PROVENANCE: Ader Picard Tajan Masters’ Sale, May 14, 1982, at the Hôtel Drouot, Room 2, Lot 71.