Japanese, Late Edo / early Meiji period, circa 1850, comprised of four sections intricately decorated with hand applied maki-e lacquer illustrating terraced landscapes, structures with waterfalls etc., the interior of the first three sections signed with characters. Attached with a silk cord with twin coral ojime (beads) and a carved netsuke of a smiling Buddha. Ref: Takamaki-e is a lacquer technique in which metallic powders such as silver, gold, copper, pewter etc., are used in combination with lacquer and clay-dust to build up motifs in low relief. The Inro measures 2 1/2" high x 2 1/2" wide, the netsuke measures 1 1/2" high.