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11 mai 2016

An export lacquer Nanban coffer Momoyama period (1573-1615), late 16th-early 17th century

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Lot 561. An export lacquer Nanban coffer, Momoyama period (1573-1615), late 16th-early 17th century. Estimate £5,000 - 6,000 (€6,300 - 7,600). Photo Bonhams.

Of typical rectangular form with domed cover, the polished black lacquer ground lacquered in gold hiramaki-e and inlaid in shell, the top and sides with lozenge-shaped panels of stylised birds perched among flowering plants, within borders of diaper designs and formalised flowers, the interior of plain black lacquer, the handles and clasp of gilt metal, the latter engraved with flowering plants. 28.5cm x 46.4cm x 23.5cm (11¼in x 18¼in x 9¼in).

Note: For the type, see Oliver Impey and Christiaan Jörg, Japanese Export Lacquer 1580-1850, Amsterdam, Hotei Publishing, 2005, pp.149-155. Examples with figurative decoration as opposed to geometric pattern, often depicted in variously shaped panels, are discussed on p.149, 15.2.

Bonhams. AUCTION 23269: FINE JAPANESE ART, 14:30 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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