Auction 158 Antiques & Works of Art,
Silver & Jewellery

535

A Nanban chest


Estimate

8.000 - 12.000


Session 2

26 March 2026



Description

Black-lacquered wood (urushi)
Decorated with panels of ray-skin (samegawa or samekawai), and mother-of-pearl inlay (raden) forming geometric friezes, together with gilt maki-e floral reserves and geometric borders.
Pierced and engraved copper mounts, including lock and corner fittings.
Interior lacquered and decorated with floral motifs.
Japan, Momoyama period (1573–1615)
(minor defects)

22x36x19 cm



Closed Auction