Japanese Inro Signature Translation Sought

[hddennis]

Just acquired this antique Japanese Inro and would like to know who made it.

Thanks,
Howard Dennis

[Nick Komiya]

The family name is 保徳 and first name is 哉、But both can be read in so many ways that it is meaningless to give you all the possible combinations. Ask a specialist in that field for the reading

Read post #3 of this thread if you find that perplexing

[ghp95134]

I did some looking around and found this. It shows an inrō 印籠 and the maker 保徳, but does not say how the name is pronounced.

The description states it is a work of contemporary artists, and the publication is dated 1915.

作品名 蒔絵印籠　笈形蒔絵印籠（MEDICINE-CASES）
作者 保徳
所蔵者、出品人 男爵　武井守正
出品 参考品（Works of Contemporary Artists）
作品受賞等級
出典 / 管理番号 美術画報　三十八編巻二（1915年6月20日） / 038-02-006
登録日 / 更新日 2016年3月11日 / 2016年3月29日(更新履歴)

--Guy

[hddennis]

Thanks fellows, I also have a miniature inro and wonder is the signature actually Japanese kanji or is it a stylized artists seal?

[Nick Komiya]

This time, you can count me out. I am not used to being ignored for over a week without even a show of common courtesy.

[hddennis]

This time, you can count me out. I am not used to being ignored for over a week without even a show of common courtesy.

Well Excuse me, I've been dealing with family illness and didn't realize that you were answering my post for Immediate online recognition. I got back here as soon as I could get away from obligations with family and did thank you. I stupidly thought this was a place to get help from fellow collectors. Please accept my humble apology. I'll try not to bother you again.

Howard Dennis