Auction 146 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

556

A Nanban chest


Estimate

5.000 - 10.000


Session 1

16 December 2024



Description

Black-lacquered wood, decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays (raden) and gilded designs (maki-e) depicting floral motifs, stylized vegetation, and geometric patterns
Fittings in cut and engraved copper, including a lock and corner brackets
Interior lacquered and adorned with floral motifs
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
(losses, defects, and restorations)

23x36,5x19 cm


Category

Objects



Closed Auction