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A lacquer coffer for the Portuguese market — Momoyama period, late 16th century

A lacquer coffer for the Portuguese market

Momoyama period, late 16th century

This lacquer coffer from the late 16th-century Momoyama period was created specifically for the Portuguese market, reflecting early East-West cultural exchange. The work demonstrates Japanese craftsmanship adapted for European aesthetic preferences.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art

October 26, 2021

Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000

Lot 54

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A lacquer coffer for the Portuguese market, Momoyama period, late 16th century

This lacquer coffer from the late 16th-century Momoyama period was created specifically for the Portuguese market, reflecting early East-West cultural exchange. The work demonstrates Japanese craftsmanship adapted for European aesthetic preferences.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Gold, Momoyama period, Lacquer, Japanese, Decorative Arts, Black, Coffer, Early Modern, Ornamental, Portuguese Market