A SHIBAYAMA-STYLE INLAID MINIATURE KODANSU (SMALL CABINET) WITH MILLEFLEUR DESIGNSigned MasaJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of rectangular form, supported on four short bracket feet decorated with gyobu nashiji, the exterior richly inlaid in mother-of-pearl and stained bone with an elaborate cluster of assorted flowers and leaves, including peony, cherry, aster, and narcissus. The front with three drawers of different sizes, similarly inlaid around gyobu nashiji and fitted with coral knops, the interiors of rich nashiji with gold fundame edges. The base of rich nashiji with a central red-lacquered oval reserve with the signature MASA.SIZE 7.1 x 6.5 x 9.4 cmCondition: Good condition with minor surface wear, minor age cracks, the feet with minor old repairs, the drawers with shallow tiny chips to edges.Auction comparison: Compare a related Shibayama-style inlaid box and cover with millefleur design by Masanaga, dated Meiji period, at Bonhams, 14 May 2015, London, lot 297 (sold for 5,250 GBP).