Two lacquered wood four-square inro with netsuke, Japan, Edo-Meiji period - One with a ro iro background decorated on each side with takamaki e gold, kirikane and aogai inlays, peony flowers and buds, rocks and kiri leaves. An ivory katabori netsuke depicting a squatting peasant and a child carrying a large basket of fruits and vegetables. Signed Masayuki - 正之. Inro : 7 x 5 cm ; h. netsuke 3,5 cm. - The other with a ro iro background decorated in takamaki e gold, silver and mother-of-pearl inlays with a Rimpa-style lakescape on each side and a well-worn metallic geometric pattern on the top and bottom. Ivory ojime in the shape of a coiled dragon and ivory katabori netsuke depicting a standing oni carrying a large bag with a hole in it on his shoulder, from which the head of another small oni protrudes. Inro: 5.5 x 5.2 cm; h. netsuke: 3.8 cm; diam. ojime: 1.5 cm Significant chips and wear.