A Namban export lacquered wood coffer of rectangular form with hinged domed cover decorated in aogai with X-shaped borders and chequered bands containing flowerhead and insect roundels of varying sizes, bronze carrying handle and lock fittings (chips, cracks and old wear) -- 11¾.in.wide, Momoyama period.

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A Namban export lacquered wood coffer of rectangular form with hinged domed cover decorated in aogai with X-shaped borders and chequered bands containing flowerhead and insect roundels of varying sizes, bronze carrying handle and lock fittings (chips, cracks and old wear) -- 11¾.in.wide, Momoyama period.
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