Japan, 19th century Inrô with four compartments, made of kinji lacquer and decorated with iro and takamaki-e, with ivory inlays, representing on one side dignitaries, a wise man and an archer seated and conversing, on the reverse side two characters from the back in a gallant scene, one of them a courtesan with her face hidden by her fan. The interior in nashi-ji lacquer and fundame. Signed Kajikawa. Dim. 8,5 cm Gross weight 43,7 g (Minor chips and small scratches)