Property from a private collection SHŌJUA Black Lacquer Four-Case Inrō Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/19th century Of rounded rectangular profile with applied cord runners, decorated in gold and colored takamakie against a Gyobu nashiji ground, depicting a crouching tiger and bamboo, the eyes inlaid in glass, the rims gold fundame , the interiors gold nashiji ; signed Shōju ; ojime gilt metal with flowers and leaves 2 3/4in (7cm) high Provenance Christie's, London, May 11, 2011, lot 285