Antique Japanese Meiji Set consisting of Inro,Netsuke and Ojime.

The inro is featuring Chinese Immortals; is done entirely in gold Chinkin-Bori technique on a carved tsuishi lacquer.

The lacquer carved in relief as well as Asa-no-ha pattern use for the background; the top and the bottom show carved "clouds "design.

Nashiji technique used for the interior of the cases. Size:3,5"x 1,5"x 1". 4 cases and a lid.

 The Netsuke is a very unusual and rare Art consisting of two joined incised copper plates surrounded by ten crystal balls, has functional use ( meditation and prayer) and represents

 "Circle of Life"in Buddhism. Size:1,5"

The Ojime is a beautiful silver ( or silver alloy) pierced flattened detailed ( flowers and pine cones motif) ball made with the best traditions of Japanese metalworkers of Meiji.

Also has ritual meaning in Buddhism-"Flower of Life".Size:0,6"

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