TWO GOLD-LACQUER INROOne by Josen(sai) and one by Hasensai, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe first decorated in goldtakamaki-e with a peacock standing with its tail feathers erect and trailing over to the other side above a peahen, the 'eyes' of the male's feathers inlaid in shell, the interior of richnashiji, signed in gold lacquer on the baseJosen saku with atsubo-shaped seal,7cm (2¾in) high, with a brass tubularojime pierced with gourds and vine; the second of five cases, lacquered with a cockerel and hen, the former standing on a drum, beneath a pine tree whose trailing branches extend to the other side above two chicks, the drum and pine with inlaid silver details, the interior of richnashiji, signed in gold lacquer on the baseHasensai;9cm (3½in) high. (2).