A JAPANESE LACQUER CASKET COMMISSIONED BY THE PORTUGUESE
MOMOYAMA PERIOD, LATE 16TH CENTURY
With domed lid, decorated overall with mother-of-pearl on black ground, the sides and back with floral detail, all bordered with bands of geometric patterns in mother-of-pearl and with engraved copper lock, handle and hinges
6 ½ in. (17 cm.) high; 9 in. (23 cm.) wide; 5 ¼ in. (13.5 cm.) deep
A JAPANESE LACQUER CASKET COMMISSIONED BY THE PORTUGUESE
MOMOYAMA PERIOD, LATE 16TH CENTURY
With domed lid, decorated overall with mother-of-pearl on black ground, the sides and back with floral detail, all bordered with bands of geometric patterns in mother-of-pearl and with engraved copper lock, handle and hinges
6 ½ in. (17 cm.) high; 9 in. (23 cm.) wide; 5 ¼ in. (13.5 cm.) deep
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