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A Namban casket
Estimate
20.000 - 25.000
Session 2
25 June 2020
Hammer Price
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Lacquered wood
Of regular shaper with rounded bahut lid
Panelled Namban "karakusa" decoration separated by inlaid mother-of-pearl bands
Panels of dense foliage and bird motifs adopting the "kakiwari" technique in the conception of the leaf ribs
Copper alloy corners, locks and handles of engraved decoration and evidence of gilding
Inner cover with clematis scroll motifs in golden "hiramakie" and "aogai"
Momoyama period (1568-1600)
29x43x24,5 cm
Category
Objects
Closed Auction