Edo period (1615-1868), signed on underside "kyukoku," the black lacquer inro case is decorated with an mother-of-pearl elephant, the ojime is a delicately detailed metal bead, the small netsuke of a seated man hangs from perhaps the original rope.

HOA: 7 in.

The Collection of LCDR George Lee Weddington, Jr., USN (Ret.) and Mrs. Elizabeth “Betsy” Gardner Weddington The late George and Betsy Weddington of New York City and Warrenton, NC prized education, hard work and public service throughout their noteworthy lives. George was already a highly decorated Navy fighter pilot in 1965 when he married Betsy, a talented television actress and insightful freelance columnist. Their mutual passion for American history and genealogy would later drive the Weddingtons to tirelessly support the many heritage and civic organizations that were fortunate enough to count them as members. The multiple awards presented to George and Betsy over the years bear witness to their enduring legacy of good citizenship at its finest.

Victoria & Albert Museum has a mother-of-pearl inro also by Kyukoku in their collection.

Good condition with some loss to the elephant's back foot and bottom box side.

$400 - 700