Inro with three lacquered wooden cases, Japan, Edo period, 18th-19th century With ro-iro and nashiji background, decorated in hira maki e, takamaki e, kirikane and aogai and metal inlays with the twelve animals of the zodiac, on a background of rocks and various flora. Interior in nashiji lacquer, with Chinese ink inscriptions in the compartments. 7 x 6.5 cm Accents, wear and missing inlays (snake and boar). An old sales label bearing the number 25 is glued to the object.