An inlaid iron box and cover

An inlaid iron box and cover of rectangular form, the cover inlaid in gold and shakudo taka-zogan (relief inlay) with Handaka Sonja and his attendant on a rocky ledge, a dragon in clouds having emerged from his incense burner, the sides inlaid in silver and gold with scrolling foliage.
Unsigned.
Length 15.0cm, width 10.3cm, height 5.2cm.
Circa 1870. 

Stock ref: 80387

£12,000