An Export Lacquer and Shell-Inlaid Stand
An Export Lacquer and Shell-Inlaid Stand

MOMOYAMA PERIOD (LATE 16TH - EARLY 17TH CENTURY)

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An Export Lacquer and Shell-Inlaid Stand
Momoyama period (late 16th - early 17th century)
Designed in gold hiramaki-e and inlaid mother-of-pearl with birds, butterflies, mandarin oranges, scrolling Chinese vines and chevrons, the turned uprights supporting a walnut top of later date, with metal attachments
35in. (89cm.) x 41½in. (105.5cm.) x 17in. (43.2cm)

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