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Malcolm Fairley Ltd

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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