Five-case Maki-e Inro

Five-case Maki-e Inro, Japan, 19th century, decorated with a scene of houses in the mountains, the reverse showing a river and waterfowl, with black and red lacquer details, signed on base "Kajikawa" and sealed, with a detached resin netsuke of a man and a baby, inro lg. 3 3/4 in. Estimate $300-500 Missing string, loss to lacquer at corner of one compartment, minor losses at edges. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.