le 1er à 4 compartiments décoré en takamakie de trois poissons rouges, à détails nashiji, netsuke en bois (a); le 2e à 1 compartiment, décoré en or takamakie d'un oiseau perché sur une face, netsuke en bois signé Tomohisa (b); le 3e à 4 compartiments, décoré en or hiramakie de filets de pêche sur des poteaux en takamakie parmi les joncs en incrustation de nacre signé Jokasai, ojime en pierre dure et netsuke en bois signé Issan (c); le 4e à 6 compartiments à décor or takamakie et incrusté en taka zogan de fleurs de lys et libellules, signé Koma Koryu, netsuke en bois (d); le 5e à 4 compartiments à décor or hiramakie et kirigane de deux fouets à thé matcha, netsuke en bois (e) (5)

A Inro : The outside is in overall good condition. There is wear to the inner rims. There is an inventory label on the inside of the cover. Ojime & Netsuke: good overall condition B Inro : Thre is light wear to the surface. There is a ca. 0.4 cm bruise on the top of the cover. There is wear and a ca. 0.2 x 1.2 cm shallow chip to the inner rim. There is an inventory label on the inside of the cover. Ojime & Netsuke: good overall condition C Inro : There is very light wear on the surface and a scratch on the side of the cover. There are minute losses to the mother-of-pearl inlays. There is an inventory label on the inside of the cover and another on the side. Ojime & Netsuke: good overall condition D Inro : The outside is in overall good condition. There is slight wear to the inner rims. There are two inventory label on the inside of the cover and another on the netsuke. Ojime & Netsuke: good overall condition E Inro : Overall good condition. There is an inventory label on the inside of the cover. Ojime & Netsuke: good overall condition
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."