A four case Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period, 19th century, signed Yamada Yoshioki, of classic form, the roiro ground shading to nashiji, main decoration of two geese in silver and gold takamakie with kirikane highlights to their feet and similar theme continuing on the reverse, ensuite kagamibuta netsuke of a sparrow flying amongst foliage, signed Yamada Yoshioki Tsuku, 8 cm high. Provenance: Purchased Y. Tsuruki & Co, Kyoto, 1988. Other Notes: geese are known to fly in pairs and therefore symbols of happy marriage and fidelity.