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Rare Antique Japanese 5 Tier Scrimshawed Inro

$ 232.29

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

This is an Antique Scrimshawed 5 Tier Japanese Inro.
This Inro has 5 Tiers and has scrimshawed art on the side of the 5 pieces of the Inro. The top or lid hass scrimshawed Art. There is a triangle Bovine slide lock and a "Tooth" handle at the end of the slide string. The "Tooth" is scrimshawed with Bamboo art.
The inside storage compartments are painted gold.
The Inro is in Very Good Condition with no cracks or chips. The Inro is 2 3/4" long and 1 3/4" in diameter. The "Tooth" is about 2 5/8" long.
I bought this Inro at a High End Estate Auction. There is a small tag attached that reads, "Horn 320 Weasel By Toshimitsu 1860". I do not believe that the material is "Antler".  Also I tried to do some research on Toshimtsu and was unable to verify if there was an artist by that name that made Inros, so I do not know how accurate the information is on the tag, but left it attached just incase the buyer wants to try to research that information more.
Be sure and ask me any questions if you have them.
Most of the items I sell are estate finds, and are presented to you in, as is, as found condition. They are described to the best of my knowledge. Some wear is to be expected, unless described as flawless or mint. I can't know everything about every item I offer, I do inspect each item and list all known flaws or damage. So please take a good look at the photos and ask questions if need be.
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