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MOMOYAMA PERIOD (LATE 16TH CENTURY)
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An Export Lacquer Cabinet for the Portuguese Market
Momoyama period (late 16th century)
Decorated in gold hiramaki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay on a black lacquered ground, the fall front with three deer amongst maple leaves, peonies and cherry blossoms, the top with camellia and other flowers, one side with a pair of ho-o amongst Chinese bellflower, the other with a peacock amongst tachibana, the back with ivy, each panel bordered with hanabishi and han-shippo patterns, the interior with a central drawer with a later knob in the form of a female bust surrounded by various sized drawers, each with flowers and plants, bordered with swirling pattern, copper fittings with stylised flowers
41cm. wide
Momoyama period (late 16th century)
Decorated in gold hiramaki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay on a black lacquered ground, the fall front with three deer amongst maple leaves, peonies and cherry blossoms, the top with camellia and other flowers, one side with a pair of ho-o amongst Chinese bellflower, the other with a peacock amongst tachibana, the back with ivy, each panel bordered with hanabishi and han-shippo patterns, the interior with a central drawer with a later knob in the form of a female bust surrounded by various sized drawers, each with flowers and plants, bordered with swirling pattern, copper fittings with stylised flowers
41cm. wide
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.