Auction 96 Antiques & Works of Art

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A Namban casket


Estimate

20.000 - 25.000


Session 2

25 June 2020



Description

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