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190 | BONHAMS A NANBAN LACQUER COFFER
Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1615-1630
Of conventional form with hinged curved lid,
the top, front, back and sides all bordered
by bands of formal floral ornament imitating
shell inlay surrounding a black-lacquer surface
decorated in painted gold lacquer with floral
motifs including kikyo (Chinese bellflowers),
kiku (chrysanthemum), hagi (bush clover) and
kuzu (kudzu vine) with butterflies, the plants
on the lid depicted growing behind a bamboo
fence, the interior lacquered red and painted
in gold lacquer inside the lid with kikyo and
butterflies, the corners of the lid and body
applied with engraved copper-gilt fittings, the
sides each with a swing handle, the front with
an elaborate lock-plate and clasp, standing on
three later European gilt-metal feet (the fourth
foot detached). 32.9cm x 45.4cm x 24.8cm
(13in x 17 7/8in x 9¾in).

£10,000 - 15,000
JPY1,500,000 - 2,200,000
US$13,000 - 20,000

For this type of coffer, please refer to the
footnote to the preceding lot.

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.