A Five-Case Lacquer Inro
Edo period (19th century), signed Kakosai Shozan and with kakihan (cursive monogram)
Designed in gold and silver low-relief takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with phoenixes in a paulownia tree, the tree with kimpun and hirame details, the interiors lacquered nashiji
3¾in. (9.5cm.) long