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3152

Japanese, Momoyama-period

1568 – 1603

Dogubako coffer with Namban lacquer. Circa 1600/15

Cyprus wood, black lacquer, gold lacquer, mother of pearl inlay; copper fittings, gilt. 30 x 45 x 25 cm (11 ¾ x 17 ¾ x 9 ⅞ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork: Japanese, Momoyama-period. Dogubako coffer with Namban lacquer. Circa 1600/15.

Estimate:

EUR 2,500

 

- 3,500

USD 2,790

 

- 3,910

Sold for:

31,250 EUR (incl. premium)

Auctions 237-246

The Rohde-Hinze Collection 2 – Decorative Art, Saturday, 04.07.2015

Information

Cyprus wood, black lacquer, gold lacquer, mother of pearl inlay; copper fittings, gilt. 30 x 45 x 25 cm (11 ¾ x 17 ¾ x 9 ⅞ in.). Support plate torn, parts missing, with a key.

Literature and comparable examples: Oliver Impey and Christiaan Jörg: Japanese Export Lacquer 1580–1850, Amsterdam 2005, ill. 14 (The Gripsholm coffer, Stockholm), p. 146–155 (numerous illustrations) / Martha Boyer: Japanese Export Lacquers, The National Museum Copenhagen 1959.

1964 collection Frieda Hinze, Berlin / collection Elisabeth Rohde, Berlin.

Source, collection Rohde-Hinze: receipt, Lach auction house, Berlin, 30 September 1964, 247,30 DM