Japan, 19th c. Height 7.8 cm. Four case, on scarce nashiji ground with red character for longevity (kotobuki), signed Kajikawa saku with red pot seal. Small gold lacquer ojime. Provenance: Old private collection. By repute purchased at Sotheby Parke Bernet, March 1979, lot 154. Ex collection of Mr & Mrs G. Cohen, published in "In search of Netsuke & Inro", No. 324.