A LACQUER FOUR-CASE INRO Japan, 18th/19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The four-case inro depicting an underwater scene lacquered in brown, gold and green takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with fine silverinlaid clams and conch shells. The inside with dense nashiji and the top case with an inscription/signature. HEIGHT 6.3 cm Condition: Worn condition, the lacquer work is damaged, cracked and unattached from the wood in some areas. Provenance: Austrian private collection.