123 - JAPAN, Edo Period (1603–1868), 19th century

JAPAN, Edo Period (1603–1868), 19th century Set of three inro: - one with a single compartment in brown lacquer, decorated with taka maki-e in red and yellow lacquer depicting bignonia flowers and pine needles scattered on the ground. The interior is lacquered to match, with a lid that opens to reveal a single compartment. W. 8 cm. Some cracks, small splits, and chips. No cord. - a single-compartment brown lacquered inro with a decoration inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone depicting insects in tall golden grass. Red lacquered interior with a lid that opens to reveal two compartments. W. 8.2 cm. The spider’s body has been reattached with glue. Some wear and minor chips. Agate ojime. - A three-compartment box carved from wood depicting elderly men in a bamboo forest. Interior formerly lacquered brown. H. 7.8 cm. Cracks, chips, and missing pieces, especially on the inside. Metal ojime decorated with flowers. Spherical netsuke made of brown wood, engraved with a flower and a swastika. L. 3.4 cm.