School of Ogata Korin (1658-1716), signed Korin zoJapan, c. 1800, Edo period (1615-1868)The five-case inro of upright form and bearing a gold kinji ground. The design depicting blooming poppies is lacquered in takamaki-e with highlights of aogai (mother-of-pearl) and pewter-lacquer in the typical Rimpa style. The interior of nashiji with gold fundame edges. Signed underneath in gold characters KORIN zo [made by Korin].HEIGHT 9.2 cmCondition: Good condition with typical wear, some losses to aogai inlay.Provenance: European collection.