Lot 99: An inlaid black lacquer kiseruzutsu (pipecase) Fine Japanese Art

By Ikeda Taishin, (1825-1903), 19th century Of muso-zutsu form, bearing a roiro-nuri ground, lacquered and inlaid with a carp swimming among aquatic plants in swirling water, two small turtles applied in metal above, forming the cord attachment, the fish of iron, the plants and water of gold takamaki-e and the turtles of brass and shibuichi with gold eyes; signed Taishin; with wood storage box. 24.7cm (9¾in). (2).