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Nanban Chest with Circular MotifsEarly Edo period, circa 1620s to 1630s

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Small rectangular chest with dark wood body densely inlaid with mother-of-pearl geometric patterns including diamond lattice borders and circular medallions, with metal corner fittings and ring handles
Rectangular wooden chest densely inlaid with mother-of-pearl geometric patterns — diamond borders, circular rosettes, and checkerboard bands — on warm brown wood panels, with brass keyhole escutcheon and ring handles on the side.
Artist or Maker
Anonymous
Title
Nanban Chest with Circular Motifs
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Early Edo period, circa 1620s to 1630s
Period
Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Medium
Black lacquer with maki-e (sprinkled powder design) and mother-of-pearl inlay
Dimensions
12 1/2 x 17 3/8 x 11 1/2 in. (31.7 x 44.1 x 29.1 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by the Sammy Yukuan Lee Foundation
Accession Number
M.90.99.6a-i
Classification
Lacquer
Collecting Area
Japanese Art