A FIVE-CASE LACQUER INRO

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A FIVE-CASE LACQUER INRO
edo-meiji periods ( second half 19th century), signed kajikawa saku

Of rectangular shape decorated in iro-e takamaki-e, nashiji, kirigane and inlaid soft-metal on a kinji ground with warrior's accoutrements, one side with a suit of armor, battle fan, and inlaid helmet, the reverse with a bow, quiver of arrows, and inlaid horse bits and long-handled cup, interior cases nashiji; fitted with a glass bead ojime and a manju netsuke lacquered with a peach branch--3 7/8in. (9.7cm.) high