125 - JAPAN, Edo Period (1603–1868), 19th and 20th centuries

JAPAN, Edo Period (1603–1868), 19th and 20th centuries Set of four inro: - one with two compartments in brown lacquer, decorated with a hira maki-e design in red and gold lacquer depicting a chimera and peonies among the rocks. H. 6.4 cm. Wear, chips, warping, and damage to the himotoshi; bottom of the central compartment missing; chips. Wooden manju. Chips on the himotoshi. - one with two compartments, carved from bamboo, depicting Shoki watching for an oni hiding in a cave. Ikkei cartouche. H. 8 cm. Cracks, small chips, old restorations along the edges of both compartments; interior showing gaps where the codon once was. - A single wooden compartment opening on two sides, with bone inlay depicting seashells and seaweed in reserved areas, framed by a frieze of foliage. Signed in a cartouche. H. 6.5 cm. A few scratches, minute chips, sides slightly warped. Carved wooden ojime. - a single-compartment wooden box shaped like a scarab beetle bearing various insects on its carapace. Signed in a mother-of-pearl medallion. L. 11 cm. Wear, small chips, pupil of one eye missing. Wooden ojime and wooden manju shaped like snails coiled upon themselves. 20th century.