Auction 113 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

367

A Namban chest


Estimate

3.000 - 5.000


Session 2

16 March 2022



Description

Lacquered wood of gold and mother-or-pearl decoration with floral arrangements
Traditional shape of semi-cylindrical cover and profusely decorated with brown and gilt (maki-e) lacquer of mother-of-pearl (raden) incrustations
Panelled decoration of dense vegetation
Each panel alternating with chequered bands and framed by triangular patterned bands
Lacquered inner cover
Gilt copper handles, lock and corner pieces of scalloped and engraved decoration
Yellow metal hardware of engraved decoration
Japan, Momoyama period, 17th century

20x29,5x17 cm


Category

Furniture



Closed Auction