A Japanese red lacquer three-case inro, Meiji period, of flattened oval form, decorated in brown, black and gilt lacquer with Shoki the demon-queller chasing an oni, unsigned, length 7.3cm (some faults), together with a cinnabar lacquer two-piece manju netsuke, the exterior carved in low relief with scrolling leafy tendrils, diameter 3.8cm. Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.