A FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO

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A FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO
edo period (19th century), signed koma kansai

Of rectangular shape decorated with the twelve animals of the zodiac in gold and black takamaki-e and various soft metal inlays on a bright kinji ground, with gilt details, interior cases in gyobu-nashiji, signed on the underside of the roof of top case; fitted with a coral bead ojime--3¼in. (8.3cm.) high