A black-lacquer two-case inro By Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century

A black-lacquer two-case inro

By Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century

Of rectangular Chinese ink-cake form decorated with intentionally crackled ground and carved chips at the edges, each side with a sunken panel, one side with an inscription in archaic Chinese script
Horotai, surrounded by traditional Chinese instruments, the reverse with a round lantern, partially obscured by smoke, signed
Zeshin; with a black-lacquer
ojime.
7.5cm (2 15/16in) high.

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