Antique Japanese Edo Inro, Shakudo Ojime & Netsuke Set, KVVAK Maartje Draak

Antique Japanese Inrō Sagemono Set
4-Case Lacquer Inrō with Shakudō Ojime and Carved Wood Netsuke
Edo Period, 19th Century

A complete and refined sagemono ensemble, comprising a four-case inrō decorated in gold and red maki-e lacquer with delicate landscape motifs. The set is accompanied by a finely worked shakudō ojime with inlaid decoration, and a hand-carved wooden netsuke, all forming a harmonious and authentic composition.

Provenance
Royal Asian Arts Society, The Netherlands
Estate of Maartje Draak

A highly respected scholarly provenance, significantly enhancing the piece’s authenticity, historical importance, and collector desirability.

Item Details

Type: 4-case Japanese inrō with ojime and netsuke
Period: Edo period, 19th century

Dimensions:

• Inrō: 8 cm

• Ojime: 1.5 cm

• Netsuke: 4 cm

Materials & Techniques

• Inrō: Lacquer on wood with gold and red maki-e landscape decoration

• Ojime: Shakudō (copper–gold alloy) with additional copper alloy inlay, depicting a crane motif

• Netsuke: Hand-carved wood figure with warm, natural age patina

Condition

• Inrō with expected Edo period wear, including minor lacquer losses and a well-developed patina

• Shakudō ojime exhibiting a deep black-violet tone with crisp inlay details

• Netsuke smoothly worn from age, structurally sound