Lot 176 , Two Japanese gilt decorated lacquer four case inro, Meiji period, 9cm

Two Japanese gilt decorated lacquer four case inro, Meiji period, the first decorated in low relief with birds amid flowers and rockwork, 7.2cm and the second with flowers, rockwork and water, 9cm
Estimate £300-400

Both inro have some wear and tiny flask losses to the leading edges and to the decoration, both are unsigned to the exterior, both have ink inscriptions to some of the floors of the sections.


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Sold for £420