Inro with two shunuri lacquered wooden boxes, Japan, early 19th century Decorated in takamakie with two oxen, one gold-lacquered and the other sabinuri-lacquered on one side, and a black-lacquered goat near a rock on the other. The nashiji-lacquered interior features a small, removable secret compartment. 5.4 x 8.3 cm Wear and chips.