Auction 104 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

481

A Namban casket


Estimate

8.000 - 12.000


Session 2

15 April 2021



Description

Lacquered wood
Of characteristic shape with domed cover
Namban decoration of panels framed by incrusted mother-of-pearl geometric motifs bands
Dense foliage and birds decorated panels in the "kaki Wari" technique for the depiction of the leaves veins
Copper alloy handles, lock and corner pieces with engraved decoration and evidence of gilding
Momoyama period (1568-1600)

22,8x35,2x22,8 cm


Category

Objects



Closed Auction