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A five case gold lacquer inro
Inlaid in gold, silver, shakudo and shibuichi with the Chinese official Toba wearing a large hat riding on the back of a mule, the reverse with an attendant carrying a large gourd flask. Unsigned. Circa 1870. 9.5 cm (3 ¾ in)

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