A gold lacquer five-case inro. By Koma Kansai, 19th century. Photo Bonhams. Of upright form, the gold lacquer ground embellished with mura-nashiji and kirikane, lacquered with a continuous design of Nasu Yoichi, the celebrated archer riding past a flowering...

A black lacquer seven-case inro. By Koma Kansai, 19th century. Photo Bonhams. Decorated in gold and red takamaki-e, kirikane and e-nashiji with a giant ceremonial gakudaiko (drum) partially hidden behind a sumptuous brocade curtain beneath flowering branches...

A silver lacquer four-case inro By Koma Kansai, after a design by Sakai Hoitsu, 19th century realised £85,250 against a pre-sale estimate of £20,000 – 25,000. Photo: Bonhams. LONDON.- The world record for inro (traditional Japanese case consisting of...