A FINE GOLD LACQUER FOUR-CASE INRO WITH DUCKS Unsigned Japan, 18th/19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Of upright form, bearing a roiro ground finely decorated in gold togidashi-e and takamaki-e to one side with two ducks swimming in a swirling stream with water reeds and to the other with a duck diving headfirst into the water. Note the fine use of togidashi-e to show the duck disappearing into the water. The interior with nashiji and gold fundame edges. HEIGHT 7.5 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear, the lacquer slightly worn off in some areas, occasional light scratches. Provenance: Ex-collection Maurice Feuillet (1873-1968), old label to the inside.