Kansai
Meiji period, 19/20th century
1868-1912
Inro
A large five case inro in takamakie, hiramakie and details in kirigane. The inro depicts a temple scene with the nio (temple guardian) Ungyo who would always be paired with Agyo on one side and a Bodhisattva kannon floating in a vision under clouds on the reverse.
The Bodhisattva is Sho Kannon who is usually depicted holding a lotus flower in one hand and the other empty and outstretched with flowers, in this case, flower petals are falling around in a dream-like image.
Signed Kansai
Size 105mm x 75mm
Ojime
Silver bead depicting the myriad of treasures.