A Namban export lacquered wood coffer of rectangular form with hinged domed cover decorated in aogai with rectangular panels of flowers and foliage within chequered and triangular borders, the sides with further panels of flowering foliage, bronze carrying handle and lock fittings (old wear, some inlay missing) -- 9.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 rectangular panels of flowers and foliage within chequered and triangular borders, the sides with further panels of flowering foliage, bronze carrying handle and lock fittings (old wear, some inlay missing) -- 9.in.wide, Momoyama period.
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