A gold lacquer four-case inro. By Moei (Shigehide), early 19th century. Photo Bonhams.

Decorated in gold and slight-coloured takamaki-e with two hunters, one holding a rifle as he waits for his sake being poured by his companion, resting beneath the snow-covered branches of a pine tree on one side and a large boar on the reverse, with discreet details of aogai and togidashi maki-e, the interior of rich nashiji, signed Moei with seal Tomi. 8.3cm (3¼in) high. Estimate £3,000 - 4,000 (€3,700 - 4,900)

Notes: Published: the artist is recorded by E. A. Wrangham, The Index of Inrō Artists, Harehope, Northumberland, 1995, p.182, listed, and its signature and seal reproduced.

Bonhams. FINE JAPANESE ART, London, New Bond Street, 15 May 2014 -http://www.bonhams.com/