Edo period, 17th century
This Japanese lacquer chest from the 17th century Edo period exemplifies the refined decorative techniques of the period, featuring intricate hiramaki-e and takamaki-e work in gold and silver depicting karako, birds, and landscape scenes across its drawers and interior door panels. The black lacquer ground serves as a sophisticated backdrop for detailed compositions of cranes, geese, and rustic dwellings nestled among natural elements like bamboo and rolling hills, while copper-gilt hardware adorned with chrysanthemum motifs provides functional elegance. The piece's later placement on an ornate European giltwood stand underscores the enduring prestige of Japanese lacquerware in Western collecting traditions during the 19th century.
- Medium
- the rectangular chest with two doors opening to reveal a group of various sized drawers, decorated in gold, silver and black hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, kimpun, keuchi, and nashiji on a black lacquer ground, the front with a large lobed panel depicting karako, the interior of the doors with panels depicting mountainous landscapes with a thatched pavilion, the drawers decorated with various birds including red-capped crane and geese on riverbanks and further landscapes with thatched dwellings, young pine, bamboo and rolling hills, two drawers with engraved copper-gilt locks and copper-gilt drop handles with chrysanthemum flowerheads, on an elaborate European giltwood stand in the manner of the early 18th century (19th century)
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Art of Japan
October 29, 2024
Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000
Lot 9
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