A MOSS AGATE CASE AND COVER 19th/20th century Of slender rectangular form, the stone suffused with cloudy pink, orange, and fern-like green inclusions resembling waterweed, the case and cover strung together with a cord fitted with coral beads. 8.3cm (3 1/4in) long. Footnotes: 十九/二十世紀 苔紋瑪瑙蓋盒 Provenance: Trudy and John Cohen 來源：Trudy及John Cohen伉儷 The shape of the present lot echoes the Japanese inro, small containers traditionally used to carry personal items such as medicine. These objects were typically secured to the wearer's kimono sash with a silk cord and a netsuke. While inro were often carved from lightweight lacquer, the material and carving style of this example suggests it is likely of Chinese origin. Compare, however, with a four-case agate inro, described as originating from Japan, in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (acc.no.754-1903). A related agate four-case inro, 19th century, was sold at Bonhams London, 19 July 2021, lot 120. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing