Description
JAPAN, NAMBAN - MOMOYAMA period (1573 - 1603) Small curved-lid cabinet in black and gold lacquer and inlaid with shagreen and mother-of-pearl, decorated on the lid and front with diamond motifs, the rim adorned with alternating mother-of-pearl and lacquer squares. The gilded copper fittings are chased with flowers. (Misses, restoration, wear). Dim. 10.8 x 16.8 x 9.5 cm
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JAPAN, NAMBAN - MOMOYAMA period (1573 - 1603) Small curved-lid cabinet in black and gold lacquer and inlaid with shagreen and mother-of-pearl, decorated on the lid and front with diamond motifs, the rim adorned with alternating mother-of-pearl and lacquer squares. The gilded copper fittings are chased with flowers. (Misses, restoration, wear). Dim. 10.8 x 16.8 x 9.5 cm